Irvine B. Hill

Irvine Byrd "Irv" Hill was a Virginia politician and broadcasting executive who served as the Mayor of the city of Norfolk from 1974 to 1976.

Early life

Hill was born in Norfolk to Madeline C. Hill and Herman R. Hill. He attended Maury High School, graduating from there in 1945. He then went on to attend the College of William and Mary. He later studied management at Harvard University's School of Business.

Military career

He served in the Virginia National Guard from 1958-1962 and in the United States Navy Reserve.

Political career

He served as a member of the City Council and then as Mayor in the City of Norfolk, Virginia from 1974-1976 where was nicknamed "The People's Mayor". In 2014, he was renominated to serve as a member of the Lake Taylor Hospital Community Board by Mayor Paul Fraim.

Business career

In addition to his community service roles, he served as a television and radio executive. He sold commercial placements for WTAR radio. He later served as station manager for WCMS radio. Then he worked for Cox Communications.

Personal life

He was married to Elizabeth Stewart Hill for 51 years. He later married Marjorie Batty Dey Hill.

Awards

He was received the Distinguished Service Medal as Norfolk's First Citizen in 2000.