Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced several key cabinet and senior staff appointments ahead of her inauguration on January 20, outlining the leadership team that will guide her administration.

Key Cabinet and Agency nominations include:

Secretary of State: Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale G. Caldwell.

Attorney General: Jennifer Davenport (nominee)

State Treasurer: Aaron Binder (nominee)

Chief Innovation Officer: David Cole, (retained)

State Comptroller: Shirley Emehelu (nominee)

Department of Community Affairs Commissioner: Jacquelyn A. Suárez, (retained)

Department of Human Services Commissioner: Dr. Stephen Cha (nominee)

Department of Military Affairs: Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays (nominee)

Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner: Vincent Solomeno (nominee)

Key members of the Governor-elect’s senior leadership team include:

Alex Ball, Chief of Staff

Tim Lydon, Chief Counsel

Kellie Doucette, Chief Operating Officer, This is a newly created role, which was designed by the Governor-elect to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability across state government.