Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has announced that Chad Campbell is leaving his post as chief of staff and has named Kori Lorick to replace him. The decision was announced Thursday, Nov. 12.
Campbell will leave the administration at the end of November, and Lorick will take over right after his departure. The change comes a few days after the election, in which Hobbs won reelection and Democrats will take control of the state legislature and all six statewide executive offices.
Lorick most recently served as co-chief legal officer in the governor’s office. Earlier, when Hobbs was secretary of state, Lorick led the state’s elections and oversaw the 2022 election alongside her. Since Hobbs became governor, Lorick has held several roles in the administration, including deputy chief of staff.
The governor’s chief of staff is the highest-ranking employee in the office and coordinates the work of other key state officials. Campbell, a former Democratic leader in the state House of Representatives, took the job in June 2023. He replaced Allie Bones, who unexpectedly resigned during a staff shake-up.
Hobbs thanked Campbell for his steady and reliable contributions during her first term. She described Lorick as an experienced official who knows how to take on complex challenges. The governor’s spokesman, Christian Slater, said it was simply time for Campbell to move on. Campbell said he will announce his future plans soon.
Lorick said she will focus on lowering costs, securing water resources, growing the economy and investing in public schools.
Source: AZFamily, Arizona Mirror
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