Rhode Island

Don Carcieri
Governor

Don Carcieri was elected Governor of Rhode Island in November 2002. A native and long time resident of East Greenwich, Governor Carcieri graduated from Brown University with a degree in International Relations. Governor Carcieri began his professional career as a high school math teacher before turning to business. He has served as a bank executive before joining Cookson America, Inc., a global manufacturing company. Prior to his retirement from Cookson America, Governor Carcieri was Chief Executive Officer and Joint Managing Director of Cookson Group Worldwide.

In his inaugural message, Governor Carcieri touched on several broad themes: change and leadership in state government, a sound state budget, economic development and job creation; and public education. He is committed to using his business experience and bringing a more efficient and ethical approach to state government.

Governor Carcieri and his wife Sue have four children and 13 grandchildren.