Phoenix, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs announced Thursday that Kori Lorick will assume the role of chief of staff for the Arizona governor’s office, succeeding Chad Campbell who will depart at the end of the month. The governor’s office described the change as a “seamless transition of leadership” as the administration presses forward on its top priorities.
Background on the outgoing chief
Chad Campbell has served as chief of staff for roughly three and a half years, joining the governor’s team shortly after Hobbs won her first term in 2022. In a written statement, Campbell said serving Governor Hobbs and the people of Arizona “has been the absolute honor of my career” and expressed confidence in Lorick’s ability to lead the office.
Lorick’s experience
Lorick most recently held the position of co‑chief legal officer for the governor’s office. Prior to that, she worked with Hobbs at the Secretary of State’s office as state elections director, overseeing the 2022 election. In her own statement, Lorick said she is “honored by Governor Hobbs’ trust and ready to lead this incredibly talented team into our next phase of work,” adding that the administration remains “laser‑focused on tackling the real issues facing Arizonans” such as lowering costs, securing water resources, growing the economy and investing in public schools.
Administration’s priorities
The governor’s office highlighted four key focus areas: water security, affordability, border security and public education. Hobbs emphasized that Lorick’s experience navigating complex challenges and delivering results positions her to keep the administration moving forward on these initiatives.
Previous chief of staff turnover
Hobbs first announced Campbell’s hiring in May 2023, less than a week after her previous chief of staff, Allie Bones, resigned. Campbell, a former House Democratic leader, previously worked with Hobbs in the state legislature, representing the same district.
For more information on the governor’s office and upcoming policy initiatives, visit the official Arizona governor’s website.
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