Gordon Helsel lives in the small city of Poquoson, Virginia, his hometown for all but the first 10 years of his life and where he's served as fire chief, councilman, then mayor for 15 years, until ...view moreGordon Helsel lives in the small city of Poquoson, Virginia, his hometown for all but the first 10 years of his life and where he's served as fire chief, councilman, then mayor for 15 years, until he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Since 1966, Gordon has been happily married to his high-school sweetheart, Joy. He’s also a former business owner whose legacy now thrives under his sons, Scott and Brian. Gordon and Joy are proud of Scott and Brian, their daughter by marriage, Brian's wife Christy, and their beautiful grandchildren, Wyatt Keith and Avery Elizabeth.view less