GOVERNOR CRIST ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP TEAM

July 30, 2010

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TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today named Jerry McDaniel, director of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget since January 2007, to an expanded leadership role as a deputy chief of staff within the Executive Office of the Governor. The Governor also appointed Ken Granger to serve in an expanded role as a deputy chief of staff to the Governor. They will both continue serving in their current leadership roles.

“Jerry’s exemplary record of public service, reliable judgment and extensive knowledge of issues affecting Floridians have made him a highly respected and entrusted team member,” said Governor Crist. “I am confident his dedication, integrity and commitment will be of great service to the people of Florida.”

McDaniel has served as director of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget since January 2007. With more than 30 years of public service experience, he previously served as budget advisor for Governor Crist’s Transition Team and in the Office of the Attorney General as director of administration and technology. He has served under three Attorneys General, as well as in both the Executive Office of the Governor and the House of Representatives. He is a graduate of Florida State University.

“Ken has drawn on his extensive, in-depth knowledge of a wide range of policy issues to serve the people of the Sunshine State with integrity,” said Governor Crist. “He has an extraordinary ability to carefully review each issue, analyze how it will affect our state and offer insightful input.”

Granger has served as the Governor’s policy director since February 2010. Previously, he served as the chief of staff for the Florida Department of Management Services since January 2007. During his seven years at the department, he also served as deputy secretary and chief information officer. Previously, he was a consultant in the private sector for four years. He received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

McDaniel and Granger will replace David Foy, who served as a deputy chief of staff since October 2009, and Kathy Mears, who has served in a dual role as deputy chief of staff to the Governor and legislative affairs director since July 2008. Foy served previously as the Governor’s policy director since November 2007.