Governor-Elect Jeff Landry on Thursday named several senior staff hires that will serve in his upcoming administration.
- Chief of Staff: Kyle Ruckert
- Executive Counsel to the Governor: Angelique Freel
- Chief of Staff to the First-Lady: Elise Cazes
- Communications Director: Kate Kelly
- Deputy Chief of Staff: Andree Miller
- Legislative Director: Lance Maxwell
- Director of Intergovernmental Relations: Kyle Ardoin
- Policy Director: John Kay
- Policy Director: Millard Mule
“I have worked extensively with each of these individuals, and I am confident they will help our office achieve great things for the people of Louisiana,” said Landry.
This week, Landry also announced the following choices for state department heads:
- GOHSEP Director: Jacques Thibodeaux
- GOHSEP Deputy Director: Neal Fudge
- Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary: Tyler Gray
- Louisiana Workforce Commission Director: Susie Schowen
Landry's inauguration is scheduled for next Monday.