The Honorable Jeffrey Bullock, Chairman
Jeffrey W. Bullock was appointed Delaware’s 80th Secretary of State in 2009 by then Governor Jack Markell and re-appointed in 2017 by Governor John Carney. Secretary Bullock has held the office longer than any other Delaware Secretary of State in more than 220 years.
During his tenure, Secretary Bullock has worked to make state government more responsive to the citizens it serves, to support job creation and economic development across industries, and to grow the revenue streams that underpin the state’s core budget priorities.
As head of the most diverse cabinet department in state government, Secretary Bullock oversees nearly two dozen different divisions, whose missions range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. Most notable among these agencies is the Division of Corporations, an integral part of the Delaware franchise and the state’s preeminence as America’s “Corporate Capital.”
Secretary Bullock is also the chairman of the Diamond State Port Corporation and has played a leading role in expanding the Port of Wilmington. He is a strong proponent of expanding Delaware’s economy internationally. In 2022, Secretary Bullock was honored as Champion of Trade by the World Trade Center of Delaware.
In addition to leading the Department of State, Secretary Bullock has a number of constitutional and statutory responsibilities, including serving on the Board of Pardons, the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), and the Cash Management Policy Board.
Secretary Bullock was born and raised in Claymont, Delaware and graduated from the University of Delaware. He previously served as Chief of Staff to then Governor Tom Carper and as Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County, Delaware’s largest county.
He and his wife Susan live in Wilmington and have two daughters.
Jeffrey W. Bullock was appointed Delaware’s 80th Secretary of State in 2009 by then Governor Jack Markell and re-appointed in 2017 by Governor John Carney. Secretary Bullock has held the office longer than any other Delaware Secretary of State in more than 220 years.
During his tenure, Secretary Bullock has worked to make state government more responsive to the citizens it serves, to support job creation and economic development across industries, and to grow the revenue streams that underpin the state’s core budget priorities.
As head of the most diverse cabinet department in state government, Secretary Bullock oversees nearly two dozen different divisions, whose missions range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. Most notable among these agencies is the Division of Corporations, an integral part of the Delaware franchise and the state’s preeminence as America’s “Corporate Capital.”
Secretary Bullock is also the chairman of the Diamond State Port Corporation and has played a leading role in expanding the Port of Wilmington. He is a strong proponent of expanding Delaware’s economy internationally. In 2022, Secretary Bullock was honored as Champion of Trade by the World Trade Center of Delaware.
In addition to leading the Department of State, Secretary Bullock has a number of constitutional and statutory responsibilities, including serving on the Board of Pardons, the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), and the Cash Management Policy Board.
Secretary Bullock was born and raised in Claymont, Delaware and graduated from the University of Delaware. He previously served as Chief of Staff to then Governor Tom Carper and as Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County, Delaware’s largest county.
He and his wife Susan live in Wilmington and have two daughters.