Congressman Don Davis was born and raised in Snow Hill, North Carolina. He has spent his life answering the call to serve -- as a veteran, educator, minister, and dedicated public servant.
As a young man, Congressman Davis worked in the tobacco fields and faithfully attended the same church where he currently ministers. He graduated in 1994 from the United States Air Force Academy and became a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, where he actively served in uniform for eight years. As a First Lieutenant, Davis coordinated Air Force One and CODEL operations at Andrews Air Force Base and supported families of military members as a mortuary officer.
Congressman Davis returned to eastern North Carolina as an assistant professor of Aerospace Studies at East Carolina University Air Force ROTC Detachment 600, where he taught national security affairs, military history, and leadership courses. As an educator for over 20 years, Davis mentored thousands of students as they completed their studies.
As a veteran, Congressman Davis continued his commitment to public service by becoming the youngest Mayor of Snow Hill at age 29, where he served seven years. In 2008, Congressman Davis was elected to the North Carolina State Senate, serving six terms.
In 2022, Congressman Davis was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing 19 counties comprising the First Congressional District of North Carolina in eastern North Carolina. The Region 7 delegation unanimously elected him to serve as their representative and on the Steering & Policy Committee. Congressman Davis remains committed to working with his colleagues, regardless of party affiliation, to address the needs of his constituents in the First Congressional District.
Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University, a master’s degree in sociology with a concentration in regional development, and a doctoral degree in education from East Carolina University.
Congressman Davis has been instrumental as a member of 29 congressional caucuses, including co-chair of the Medicaid Expansion Caucus. He is the only member of Congress that co-sponsors ALL of APTA’s legislative items and has been a primary sponsor on the
REDUCE Act.
“He understands physical therapy and the issues and has been a long-standing friend to physical therapy, even when serving many years in the North Carolina Senate.” -
Dean McCall PT, DPT, OCS“Congressman Davis has assisted in securing $13.1 million in funding across 15 community-funded projects and resolved 1000+ constituent cases. He is a true friend of our profession of physical therapy and I know that he has always been a friend of PT when he served as a State Senator of North Carolina.” -
Eileen Rodri Carter, PT, DPT, MBACongressman Davis currently resides in Greene County, NC. He is married to Yuvonka, and they have three sons--Ryan, Justin, and Kyler.
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