CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The next governor for the state of West Virginia announced members of his cabinet Thursday morning.
Patrick Morrisey officially becomes the governor of West Virginia after his inauguration on Jan. 13. With that comes the need to fill positions in his office. Fifteen filled positions were announced Thursday.
Gov.-elect Morrisey said, “It’s a thrilling time in West Virginia, and I’m ready to make sure that everyone knows that our team is second to none.”
Morrisey says they have received more than 700 resumes for positions in his office and encourages people to keep sending them in. Morrisey isn’t looking for only West Virginia residents, but anyone who is qualified.
“I think we have three people coming in from out of state of the first 15 that we are announcing. Look, I mean I’m going to take talent where it comes. I want to send a message across the country, if you are the best at your position, you have a place in West Virginia,” Morrisey said.
He said everyone on his team has the same goals for the state.
“We want to make sure that we have the most family friendly state in America. We want to make sure that opportunity abounds for the youth of our state, that education attainment soars. We are going to be taking steps to make it easier for businesses and individuals to live, work, and play in West Virginia.”
In a press conference, Morrisey named the following people to his staff:
– Tom McCaffery, Chief of Staff – Douglas P. Buffington II, Senior Advisor – A. Todd Johnston, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chair of Energy, Infrastructure, and Competitiveness Council – Sean M. Whelan, General Counsel – Curtis R. A. Capehart, Director of Policy – Marissa Findlay, Director of Operations – John L. Findlay, Director of Intergovernmental and Political Affairs – Mike McKown, Director of Budget – Crescent Gallagher, Press Secretary – Katie Franklin, Deputy General Counsel – Senator Eric Nelson, Secretary of Revenue – The Honorable Eric Householder, Secretary of Administration – Alex Mayer, Secretary of Human Services – Harold Ward, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection – The Honorable Dianna Graves, Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services
“I am grateful to each of these leaders for their willingness and desire to bring opportunity and prosperity to the Mountain State,” Morrisey said. “We are united in our mission of promoting and protecting the freedoms and rights of every West Virginian. When we work together, West Virginia wins.”
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West Virginia Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey has announced his cabinet members as he prepares to take office. The newly appointed members bring diverse backgrounds and experience to the team, reflecting Morrisey’s commitment to serving the people of West Virginia.
Among those named to the cabinet are individuals with expertise in healthcare, education, and economic development. Morrisey emphasized the importance of assembling a team that will work tirelessly to address the challenges facing the state and implement innovative solutions.
As Morrisey transitions into his new role as governor, he expressed confidence in his cabinet members’ ability to lead and collaborate effectively. He looks forward to working alongside these talented individuals to deliver results for the people of West Virginia.
Stay tuned for updates on Morrisey’s administration and the progress being made to improve the lives of West Virginians.
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