Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger reveals senior staff, administration picks

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov.‑elect Abigail Spanberger has announced her additional staff and administration appointments for the upcoming term.

On Jan. 5, Spanberger released the names of those who will serve alongside her as her senior staff in the Office of the Governor, State Agencies and Secretaries.

Spanberger appointed Jeffrey Katz as Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, who was the former Chesterfield Police Chief.

Another notable person is S. Duke Storen, who will be returning to the role of Virginia Department of Social Services, which he previously served during Gov. Ralph Northam's term.

The full list of additional staff and administration appointments is listed below:

Office of the Governor

• Rebecca Eichmann, Policy Director
• Gerica Goodman, Legislative Director
• Davis Gammon, Deputy Legislative Director
• Aja Moore, Deputy Legislative Director
• Kandis Holley, Director of Strategic Engagement
• Marc Rabourdin, Director of Local Government Engagement
• Amy Bridge, Director of the Executive Mansion

Administration

• Steven Koski, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Elections
• Banci Tewold, Director, Virginia Department of General Services

Agriculture and Forestry

• Benjamin Rowe, Deputy Secretary
• Caroline Buscaglia, Assistant Secretary
• Charles Green, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
• Terrance Lasher, State Forester, Virginia Department of Forestry
• Crafton Wilkes, Administrator, Virginia Milk Commission

Commonwealth

• Andrea Valverde, Deputy Secretary

Finance

• James Heo, Deputy Secretary
• Kristin Collins, Tax Commissioner, Virginia Department of Taxation
• Michael Maul, Director, Department of Planning and Budget
• David Richardson, State Treasurer, Virginia Department of the Treasury

Health and Human Resources

• Toni Blue, Deputy Secretary
• Lauryn Walker, Deputy Secretary
• S. Duke Storen, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Social Services
• Daryl Washington, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
• Alyssa Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
• Dr. Cameron Webb, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Health

Labor

• James Frederick, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Public Safety and Homeland Security

• L. Brad Creasy, Executive Director, Department of Fire Programs
• Jeffrey Katz, Superintendent, Virginia State Police
• John Scrivani, State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Transportation

• Stephen Brich, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Transportation
• Gregory Campbell, Director, Virginia Department of Aviation
• Mariia Zimmerman, Director, Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation

Veterans and Defense Affairs

• Lesley Kipling, Deputy Secretary
• John Maxwell, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
• James Ring, Adjutant General, Virginia Department of Military Affairs

“Over the past two months, I have been working to make sure my administration is ready to begin serving Virginians on day one, and that means building a team of leaders who are prepared to address the challenges facing our Commonwealth, put forward practical solutions, and build an economy where every Virginian can succeed,” said Spanberger. “I’m excited to work alongside these exceptional Virginians, who I know will lead Virginia’s government diligently. I know their extensive experience in their respective fields and demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of Virginians will provide the stability our Commonwealth needs right now.”