Visiting Professor
Contact Information
wbolling@gmu.edu
Fairfax Campus, Aquia Building, Room 308
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
MSN: 3F4
Biography
Visiting Professor William Troy Bolling is an American businessman, politician, and educator who served as the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 2006 to 2014. A Republican, he was elected twice to the position. He was the first lieutenant governor in the Commonwealth of Virginia to serve two consecutive terms since Don Beyer (D).
As lieutenant governor, Bolling was responsible for overseeing the state's transportation, education, and health care systems. He also served as the tie-breaking vote in the Virginia State Senate.
In addition to his political and business career, Bolling is also an active philanthropist. He is a board member of several charitable organizations, including the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association.