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'''David Carrington''' (born [[April 24]], [[1948]] in Houston, Texas) is a sports memorabilia dealer, former [[Vestavia Hills City Council]] president, and | '''David Carrington''' (born [[April 24]], [[1948]] in Houston, Texas) is a business consultant, sports memorabilia dealer, former [[Vestavia Hills City Council]] president, and former president of the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. | ||
Carrington earned his bachelor's in mathematics with a minor in economics ([[1970]]) and master's in business administration ([[1975]]) at the University of Houston and went to work in the merchandising department of [[Parisian]] department store in [[1978]]. In [[1983]] he left to found [[WDC Systems]], an inventory management and retail software provider. He purchased the [[Riverchase Galleria]]'s [[That's Racin]] store in [[1997]] and transformed it into [[Racing USA]], an independent retailer of NASCAR-related items. While undergoing cancer treatment in 1999, he decided to open a web-based store, RacingUSA.com, | Carrington earned his bachelor's in mathematics with a minor in economics ([[1970]]) and master's in business administration ([[1975]]) at the University of Houston and went to work in the merchandising department of [[Parisian]] department store in [[1978]]. In [[1983]] he left to found [[WDC Systems]], an inventory management and retail software provider. He purchased the [[Riverchase Galleria]]'s [[That's Racin]] store in [[1997]] and transformed it into [[Racing USA]], an independent retailer of NASCAR-related items. While undergoing cancer treatment in 1999, he decided to open a web-based store, [[Racing USA|RacingUSA.com]], now the world's largest independently-owned retailer of NASCAR merchandise. Following the success of the online business, he closed his brick and mortar stores in Birmingham, as well as Huntsville, Trussville and Boaz. Carrington was honored as an [[Alabama Retailer of the Year]] in [[2005]]. | ||
In [[2004]] Carrington, then president of [[Leadership Vestavia Hills]], was elected to the Vestavia Hills City Council. Two years later he became Council president, serving until [[2010]]. He also | In [[2004]] Carrington, then president of [[Leadership Vestavia Hills]], was elected to the Vestavia Hills City Council. Two years later he became Council president, serving until [[2010]]. He also served on the Board of Overseers for [[Samford University]] and is a former vice-president of the [[Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce]]. | ||
Carrington won the Republican nomination for the [[Jefferson County Commission District 5|District 5]] seat left open when [[Jim Carns]] decided not to run for re-election in [[2010 primary elections|2010]]. Carrington won the primary with 66% of the vote, defeating two other candidates without a runoff. No Democratic candidate qualified for the District 5 general election. | |||
Carrington was elected president of the Jefferson County Commission after taking office. One of his first acts was to re-organize the committee assignments of commissioners, making the position of president less powerful than it had been when the president controlled the finance and general services committees. | Carrington was elected president of the Jefferson County Commission after taking office. One of his first acts was to re-organize the committee assignments of commissioners, making the position of president less powerful than it had been when the president controlled the finance and general services committees. | ||
Carrington is married to [[Sonia Carrington]], principal of [[Rocky Ridge Elementary School]]. They have two sons and four grandchildren and are members of [[Shades Mountain Baptist Church]]. | Carrington announced his candidacy for [[Governor of Alabama]] in early [[2017]]. He dropped out of the race on [[September 13]]. Carrington did not run for a third term on the Commission in [[2018 general election|2018]]. [[Steve Ammons]] was elected to his former seat. In retirement, Carrington plans to write a book about the county's emergence from bankruptcy and to seek consulting jobs based on his experience with governments in financial crisis. He also serves on the advisory board for the [[Birmingham Iron]] football team. | ||
Carrington is married to [[Sonia Carrington]], former principal of [[Rocky Ridge Elementary School]]. They have two sons and four grandchildren and are members of [[Shades Mountain Baptist Church]]. | |||
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{{Succession box | title=[[Vestavia Hills City Council|Vestavia Hills City Council president]] | | {{Succession box | title=[[Vestavia Hills City Council|Vestavia Hills City Council president]] | | ||
years= [[2006]] | years= [[2006]]-[[2010]] | | ||
before=[[Greg Canfield]] | after=[[Mary Lee Rice]] }} | before=[[Greg Canfield]] | after=[[Mary Lee Rice]] }} | ||
{{Succession box | title=[[Jefferson County Commission District 5]] | | {{Succession box | title=[[Jefferson County Commission District 5]] | | ||
years= [[2010]] | years= [[2010]]-[[2018]] | | ||
before=[[Jim Carns]] | after= | before=[[Jim Carns]] | after=[[Steve Ammons]] }} | ||
{{Succession box | title=[[Jefferson County Commission]] President | | {{Succession box | title=[[Jefferson County Commission]] President | | ||
years= [[2010]] | years= [[2010]]-[[2014]] | | ||
before=[[Bettye Fine Collins]] | after= | before=[[Bettye Fine Collins]] | after=[[Jimmie Stephens]] }} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Faulk, Kent (May 19, 2010) "Campaign 2010: Candidates won't rule out bankruptcy for sewer debt." | * Faulk, Kent (May 19, 2010) "Campaign 2010: Candidates won't rule out bankruptcy for sewer debt." {{BN}} | ||
* Singleton, William C. III (September 15, 2010) "Vestavia Hills taking applications for City Council seat." | * Singleton, William C. III (September 15, 2010) "Vestavia Hills taking applications for City Council seat." {{BN}} | ||
* Wright, Barnett (September 01, 2010) "Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington find common ground for Jefferson County Commission." | * Wright, Barnett (September 01, 2010) "Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington find common ground for Jefferson County Commission." {{BN}} | ||
* Wright, Barnett (November 12, 2010) "New Jefferson County Commission president David Carrington known as consensus builder." | * Wright, Barnett (November 12, 2010) "New Jefferson County Commission president David Carrington known as consensus builder." {{BN}} | ||
* Koplowitz, Howard (November 26, 2018) "David Carrington’s life after county commission includes consulting business." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 16 August 2019
David Carrington (born April 24, 1948 in Houston, Texas) is a business consultant, sports memorabilia dealer, former Vestavia Hills City Council president, and former president of the Jefferson County Commission.
Carrington earned his bachelor's in mathematics with a minor in economics (1970) and master's in business administration (1975) at the University of Houston and went to work in the merchandising department of Parisian department store in 1978. In 1983 he left to found WDC Systems, an inventory management and retail software provider. He purchased the Riverchase Galleria's That's Racin store in 1997 and transformed it into Racing USA, an independent retailer of NASCAR-related items. While undergoing cancer treatment in 1999, he decided to open a web-based store, RacingUSA.com, now the world's largest independently-owned retailer of NASCAR merchandise. Following the success of the online business, he closed his brick and mortar stores in Birmingham, as well as Huntsville, Trussville and Boaz. Carrington was honored as an Alabama Retailer of the Year in 2005.
In 2004 Carrington, then president of Leadership Vestavia Hills, was elected to the Vestavia Hills City Council. Two years later he became Council president, serving until 2010. He also served on the Board of Overseers for Samford University and is a former vice-president of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Carrington won the Republican nomination for the District 5 seat left open when Jim Carns decided not to run for re-election in 2010. Carrington won the primary with 66% of the vote, defeating two other candidates without a runoff. No Democratic candidate qualified for the District 5 general election.
Carrington was elected president of the Jefferson County Commission after taking office. One of his first acts was to re-organize the committee assignments of commissioners, making the position of president less powerful than it had been when the president controlled the finance and general services committees.
Carrington announced his candidacy for Governor of Alabama in early 2017. He dropped out of the race on September 13. Carrington did not run for a third term on the Commission in 2018. Steve Ammons was elected to his former seat. In retirement, Carrington plans to write a book about the county's emergence from bankruptcy and to seek consulting jobs based on his experience with governments in financial crisis. He also serves on the advisory board for the Birmingham Iron football team.
Carrington is married to Sonia Carrington, former principal of Rocky Ridge Elementary School. They have two sons and four grandchildren and are members of Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
| Preceded by: Greg Canfield |
Vestavia Hills City Council president 2006-2010 |
Succeeded by: Mary Lee Rice |
| Preceded by: Jim Carns |
Jefferson County Commission District 5 2010-2018 |
Succeeded by: Steve Ammons |
| Preceded by: Bettye Fine Collins |
Jefferson County Commission President 2010-2014 |
Succeeded by: Jimmie Stephens |
References
- Faulk, Kent (May 19, 2010) "Campaign 2010: Candidates won't rule out bankruptcy for sewer debt." The Birmingham News
- Singleton, William C. III (September 15, 2010) "Vestavia Hills taking applications for City Council seat." The Birmingham News
- Wright, Barnett (September 01, 2010) "Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington find common ground for Jefferson County Commission." The Birmingham News
- Wright, Barnett (November 12, 2010) "New Jefferson County Commission president David Carrington known as consensus builder." The Birmingham News
- Koplowitz, Howard (November 26, 2018) "David Carrington’s life after county commission includes consulting business." The Birmingham News
External links
- David Carrington campaign website