Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Chief Of Staff Transition, Appoints Chief Legal Officer Kori Lorick as Chief of Staff

Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Chad Campbell is stepping down from his role as Chief of Staff, and she has appointed Kori Lorick to the position. Campbell will depart the administration at the end of this month. Lorick will assume the role immediately following his departure, ensuring a seamless transition of leadership as the office continues to prioritize Arizona's water security, affordability, border security, and public education.

"Chad has been an invaluable partner throughout my first term in office, and I am deeply grateful for his steady leadership and dedication to public service," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "Kori is a proven public servant who knows exactly how to navigate complex challenges and deliver real results. She has the grit and the vision to lead this team, and I am confident in her ability to keep the administration moving forward."

"Serving Governor Hobbs and the people of Arizona as Chief of Staff has been the absolute honor of my career," said Chad Campbell. "I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I leave knowing the Governor's office is in exceptional hands with Kori."

Lorick brings extensive executive experience in state government to the position, most recently serving as the Co-Chief Legal Officer for the Governor's Office. Previously, Lorick worked for Governor Hobbs at the Secretary of State's office as the State Elections Director, where she worked with Governor Hobbs to oversee the 2022 election.

"I am honored by Governor Hobbs' trust and ready to lead this incredibly talented team into our next phase of work," said Kori Lorick. "We remain laser-focused on tackling the real issues facing Arizonans, and I look forward to executing the Governor's vision to lower costs, secure our water future, grow our economy and invest in our public schools."