Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker today announced a shakeup of some of his top administrative staff.
“Moving into the second half of my first term, I am redeploying administration resources to ensure we have the strongest team possible to help the people of our state create jobs,” Walker said. “Evaluating the strengths and talents of administration staff will ensure we can constantly reform state government to improve services and operate efficiently. The newly assembled team will help Wisconsin continue down the path of prosperity.”
Among the changes:
Ryan Murray was appointed chief operating officer and deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Murray served as the policy and legislative director and deputy chief of staff during the first year and a half of Walker’s term. Murray played a key role during the transition in 2010 helping to develop Walker’s job creation policy agenda. He previously served as a chief of staff and communications director in the Wisconsin State Senate. He will begin his new role on July 30.
Rich Zipperer was appointed deputy chief of staff and senior counsel for Walker. Zipperer previously represented the 33rd District in the State Senate and served two terms in the State Assembly. Throughout his time in the Legislature Zipperer served on a number of committees, including the Joint Committee on Finance. He will begin his new role Aug. 6.
Jocelyn Webster was appointed communications director for Walker. Webster previously served as the communications director for the Wisconsin Department of Administration, where she helped coordinate all state agency communications. Prior to that, she managed government and public affairs for 7-Eleven Inc., served as Chris Christie's deputy communications director for his successful gubernatorial campaign, and worked in a variety of communications and advocacy roles for federal government and nonprofit organizations. Her first day will be July 24.
Eric Schroeder will leave his post as chief financial officer of the WEDC.
The changes at the WEDC follow Walker’s June 5 recall victory and the administration's cancellation of a competitive bid after the WEDC disrupted it by offering state tax incentives to one of the companies involved.
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