Duane Long is a family man who has been married 28 years to Raleigh native, Patricia. They have one son, Brooks, who graduated from North Carolina State University in 2003. Brooks is now attending the Divinity School of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. Duane was born in Gastonia, North Carolina.Duane is an active member of Greystone Baptist Church where the church motto is Every member is a minister.Duane has taken an active role of service in long-range plans for transportation in and around the Triangle as a Co-Chairman of the Regional Transportation Alliance. He has also been instrumental in the economic development of the region having recently served a term as Chairman of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Highly regarded by his peers and colleagues, Duane is known for his strength of convictions and ability to get things done. Listed below are some of the ways in which he has dedicated his life to serving his profession and his community. |