Michael D. “Mike” Duman is President of Mike Duman Auto Superstore in Suffolk. Mike started his automotive career selling cars at the age of 19, while attending college, and has been a dealer operator since 1980 when he became the youngest Ford dealer in the United States at the age of 29.
Mike was selected from over 3,000 dealers by the Virginia Independent Automobile Association as the Virginia Quality Dealer of the Year in 2000. He was subsequently recognized by Virginia House Joint Resolution #332 for his business acumen and community service. He also served as President of Virginia District 1 of the Association and is a NADA Certified Master Dealer.
Mike was elected to Suffolk City Council in 2010, representing the Chuckatuck Burough, was re-elected two times, and served in that capacity until being elected Mayor in 2020. Prior to being elected in 2010 her served on the Suffolk Economic Development Authority from September 2009 through December 2010.
He currently serves on the Western Tidewater Regional Jail Board; as well as the City of Suffolk Finance Committee, Education Committee, and Public Safety Committee.
On a regional level, he is a member of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountablilty Committee, the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, and the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance.
Mike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Old Dominion University and served in the United States Army Reserve as a Military Intelligence Officer.
Mike is active in the community and supports numerous non-profit, faith-based and volunteer organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Suffolk Humane Society, the Suffolk Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He is currently a member of the Downtown Suffolk Rotary Club, Suffolk Ruritan Club, Suffolk Humane Society, and Elks Lodge #687.
Mike and his wife Fran have been residents of the Russell Point Neighborhood of Suffolk since 1977 and have two sons and four grandchildren.
Mike Duman is best described by his company slogan, The ‘Du-Man’ Can!