Angela Ducey (née Herbert; born December 5, 1965) is an American businesswoman and philanthropist who was the first lady of Arizona as the wife of governor Doug Ducey.

Angela Ducey
First Lady of Arizona
In role
January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023
GovernorDoug Ducey
Preceded byJohn Brewer (First Gentleman)
Succeeded byPatrick Goodman (First Gentleman)
Personal details
Born
Angela Herbert

(1965-12-05) December 5, 1965 (age 58)
Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDoug Ducey
Children3
Residence(s)Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S.
Alma materArizona State University
ProfessionSales, management

Angela met her husband at Arizona State University, and is a native Arizonan. She previously worked in sales and management for Gallo Wines, and continued her career in the food service industry working for several large companies, before leaving the workforce to raise her three children. She is the co-owner of a small retail design store in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Since becoming First Lady, Ducey had made the welfare of children and the assistance of charitable organizations a top priority among her duties.[1]

First Lady of Arizona

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Angela Ducey succeeded John Brewer, husband of Governor Jan Brewer, in the position of First Spouse on January 5, 2015, following the inauguration of her husband, Doug Ducey. Prior to being elected Governor, Doug Ducey had served four years as the State Treasurer of Arizona, and was also a businessman involved with management of the ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery.[2][3]

First Lady Ducey is involved with several charitable organizations and has served as a board member of Childhelp Arizona, Catholic Charities Community Services, notMYkid and Mother's Grace Foundation, and has also been involved with several other charities, such as CarePortal. She is training to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Arizona's foster children.[2]

Personal life

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Angela met her husband at Arizona State University in Tempe, and have been married for more than 25 years. They have three sons, Jack, Joe and Sam, and currently reside in Paradise Valley.[2] They are Roman Catholic.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Governor Doug Ducey And Mrs. Angela Ducey Visit Arizona Schools To Encourage Summer Reading". Office of Education. April 26, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Angela Ducey - Biography". National Governors Association. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Meet Doug Ducey". DougDucey.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  4. ^ Sanchez, Yvonne Wingett (September 1, 2015). "Doug Ducey to meet Pope Francis at White House". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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Preceded by
John Brewer
First Spouse of Arizona
January 5, 2015 - January 2, 2023
Succeeded by
Patrick Goodman