Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred Duval Credentials to Be Arizona Governor

The credentials of both candidates who want to lead Arizona and move the state forward. Who do think is the most qualified? 

Doug Ducey’s Credentials

Doug Ducey before politics: Sold Ice Cream Franchises
Ducey political career: One Term AZ State Treasurer

Ducey’s political career voting record: None AZ State Treasurer doesn’t vote on budget items

Ducey Education:  Arizona State University a B.S. in Finance.

Ducey’s prior work history: Ducey Chairman of the Board for iMemories, a film editing and digitization services provider CEO of ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery. He also worked in sales and marketing for consumer products conglomerate Proctor and Gamble and Anheuser-Busch distributor, Hensley & Co. owned by Senator John McCain’s wife Cindy

Ducey supported by Koch Brothers Groups

Fred Duval Credentials

Fred Duval before politics: Attorney

Duval Education: Tucson High School. Occidental College B.A. and was selected as a Luce Scholar. (Luce Scholar is a recipient of a cultural exchange and vocational fellowship sponsored by The Henry Luce Foundation, a private foundation established by Time, Inc. founder Henry R. Luce)

Arizona State University where he received a law degree

Fred Duval political career:  Fred DuVal's lobbyist profile on the Arizona Secretary of State's website; Fred DuVal on Sunlight Foundation website; "El Toro lobbyist says he worked for free," Orange County Register, Jan. 5, 2001; "Friends in high places: Fred DuVal's consulting work fueled by T. Boone Pickens' energy push," Phoenix Business Journal, April 6, 2012; Lobbyists quick reference, Arizona Secretary of State's website; Fred DuVal's LinkedIn profile; "Voters killed El Toro airport 10 years ago today," Orange County Register, March 4, 2012; 2013 Gallup poll of U.S. views on honesty and ethical standards in professions; "Theme parks leave Phoenix stuck in a loop," The Arizona Republic, April 2, 2011; "Cactus League era ends in Tucson," The Arizona Republic, April 1, 2010; Pickens Plan.

DuVal has been involved in state, federal, and foreign policy. His activities have focused on health care, education, economic development, and natural resources. He was a vice president at Clean Energy Fuels (Nasdaq:CLNE) and is responsible for creating strategic partnerships that help individuals and businesses—specifically large haulers, trucking companies, airport, transit, taxi, refuse and school vehicles—transition to natural gas fuel.He is often called upon as a bi-partisan, public policy negotiator through private employment and appointed roles.

Fred Duval author: Calling Arizona Home