Legislative business ground to a halt until Republicans finally backed down on all but 11 appointees. Several people from Hampton Roads are part of the committee. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006-2010 before being appointed as the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Winsome Sears visits the chamber where shell soon preside. This is another hard right turn away from his pledge to disagree without being disagreeable, House Minority Leader Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) said. When he and Sen. Siobhan S. Dunnavant (R-Henrico) came up with a plan to amend a schools bill to make masks optional, they contacted the administrations policy chief, Matthew Moran a former Virginia House staffer and one of the few Richmond veterans in Youngkins inner circle. Senator Richard Burr as Communications Director and assisted on his 2016 campaign. Richard served as Co-Chair on Governor George Allens Commission on Parole Abolition and Sentencing Reform with former Attorney General William P. Barr. } At the Capitol, he has impressed officials with his ability to absorb information and ask smart questions. width: 43%; WebVIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA 23806 P.O. Here's what we know about them. During the campaign, he routinely riled up predominantly White crowds by railing against critical race theory, an academic framework for studying the history of systemic racism that is not on Virginias K-12 curriculum. Telephone 804-625-3255 Fax 804-786-2341 . /Rotate 0 background-color: white; x]Yu.[-]kg2Wg| Y<9R5NW ;\zdeMX>|gR?|w?zjj}|u5}wq8Tsw5uW*:^P>\;woS4U;t[wCoN;P]Uc1r|^Pk|Umm[9=vj YW9? font-weight: bold; border:1px solid #FFB81F; Published: Jan. 4, 2022 at 11:44 AM PST. Im not going to make everybody happy along the way.. Indeed, hiring some Trump alums is inevitable in modern politics, Davis said. .widget-key { Cullens selection could suggest that Youngkin does not intend to thoroughly disrupt politics as usual in a state where cozy ties between government and business interests have long been lauded and derided as the Virginia way. At the very least, the choice indicates that Youngkin wants an experienced political hand on his team as he tries to get his arms around the states sprawling bureaucracy. Goettman served as the Chief Operating Officer and Policy Director for the Youngkin campaign and as the Transition Director post-election. 86 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6BF3560D0345AB41B48F3A734338433A>]/Index[51 65]/Info 50 0 R/Length 153/Prev 189916/Root 52 0 R/Size 116/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Jeff_Goettman&oldid=8760260, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. .widget-row.value-only.black { Goettman, who will be Youngkins chief of staff, served as the chief operating officer and policy director for the governor-elects campaign and as the transition director after the election. Box 1151 Richmond, Virginia 23218. Glover, Youngkins communications director, said that was not my experience but otherwise declined to comment on the matter. He founded CameronBlue Capital to invest in small and mid-sized businesses. These qualified individuals with various backgrounds bring vast experience that ensure we will deliver on our Day One promises for all Virginians in making Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand. As governor, he has prayed with Black ministers and pledged funding for historically Black colleges and universities. I talked to Matt Moran. color: white; . margin-bottom: 1px; By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider The dust up prompted an irritated Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the highest-ranking Black woman in the General Assembly, to go public with the fact that Youngkin had confused her with another Black lawmaker Sen. Mamie E. Locke (D-Hampton) when he sent a text earlier in the week praising a Black History Month speech. stream padding-left: 10px; It was a balance Youngkin negotiated carefully on the campaign trail as he battled against former Virginia Gov. In 2015, was elected to a four-year term on the countys Board of Supervisors. Terry McAuliffe in November. 2 0 obj Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, won the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Terry McAuliffe, How to register to vote in Virginia and North Carolina, How to check your Virginia or North Carolina voting status. The Transition Steering Committee will be led by Transition Director Jeff Goettman and co-chaired by the Honorable Kay Coles James and Senator Steve The incoming governor, who will take office in mid-January, selected Richard Cullen as counselor to the governor, Jeff Goettman as chief of staff, Rebecca Glover as a deputy chief of staff and communications director and Eric Moeller as chief transformation officer. Your commute. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. } @media (max-width:600px) { 3 0 obj 1 0 obj Cullen, who will provide legal counsel to the governor in his role, is a former attorney general for the commonwealth and served as a co-chair on Gov. background-color: red; In 2017, Pence hired Cullen to represent him in both congressional committee inquiries and the special counsel investigation then probing possible collusion between Trumps presidential campaign and Russia. Applicants who wish to serve the Commonwealth in the Youngkin administration must apply online. Many said they wouldn't believe it. The questions he would ask were more in line with a CEO asking me a question and challenging me on things instead of just asking for information, he said. Becca oversaw communications for 12 bureaus within the Department including the Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Patent and Trademark Office, and International Trade Administration.Previously, Becca had the opportunity to work for U.S. Va. Gov. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. The Honorable Jeff Goettman, Chief of Staff to Governor Youngkin . In the run-up to his inauguration on January 15, Youngkin has recruited from the ranks of Trump administration veterans, many of whom have faced a difficult job market in the year since the twice-impeached former president left Washington, DC, nearly a year ago. Youngkin's team preferred to keep the polarizing former president on the sidelines and out of the state, which President Joe Biden comfortably won by 10 percentage points just a year earlier. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 395,421 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. margin-top: 1px; .widget-row { Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Youngkin's team also announced his pick for deputy chief of staff as Virginia native Becca Glover. deadly January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, convicted on multiple counts of corruption, fraud, and bribery, Trump-endorsed, election fraud conspiracy theorists. font-size: .9em; The DC cherry blossoms are officially in stage 2, Stage 2: DC Cherry Blossoms continue to bloom, Bloom Watch: DC cherry blossoms hit stage 2, Snowy and cold or dry and warm? Personnel is policy, Allen said. Virginia Senate Democrats join GOP on amendment to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates. font-weight: bold; (The Center Square) Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin announced his selection of key members of his senior staff this week. <> Investigators could not determine if Virginia Gov. He assumed office on January 15, 2022. In November, Youngkin announced that Wheeler would be part of a work group focused on the secretariat helping guide the transition. Jeff Goettman, who served as the campaigns chief operating officer, will lead the transition team. Previously, he was a Managing Member at Thayer Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C. based private equity firm with more than $1.5 billion in equity investments, and he also provided merger and acquisition and financing advisory services with Morgan Stanley, Wasserstein Perella, and Robertson Stephens during his career.Jeff has lived in Virginia for over 20 years with his wife of 30 years, and they have three wonderful children.Rebecca Glover, Deputy Chief of Staff & Communications DirectorBecca Glover is a Virginia native with nearly two decades of experience in communications and media relations. Box 9001 (804) 524-5070 (804) 524-6506 FAX February 28, 2023 The Honorable Glenn Youngkin Governor Keep your eye on the ball.' 51 0 obj <> endobj (Video: Jorge Ribas/The Washington Post, Photo: Matt McClain/The Washington Post). He also served as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 1991-93, nominated by President George H. W. Bush.From 2006-2017, Richard served as chairman of McGuireWoods, and has represented clients, both corporate and individuals, in the most important investigations in recent years. endobj 0 Insider asked all of Youngkin's Trump-affiliated nominees about their history with Trump and their plans for the future. Youngkin's Transition Steering Committee will be led by Transition Director Jeff Goettman and will be co-chaired by the Honorable Kay Coles James and the Honorable Senator Steve Newman. McDonnell was convicted on multiple counts of corruption, fraud, and bribery in 2014, only to have the US Supreme Court overturn the ruling two years later. She also formerly led communications at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Cullen's son, Thomas Cullen, served as a US attorney in the Trump administration before becoming a federal judge in western Virginia. endobj Some parents worry what it could mean for their kids. A few crumbs emerged over the weekend, after Youngkin joined conference calls with the state House and Senate Republican caucuses. Youngkin's assertive first week in office leaves Republicans jubilant, Democrats fuming. Members of the Transition Steering Committee can be found below: Youngkin will also be advised by four former governors of Virginia as Honorary Co-Chairs: The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell; the Honorable James S. Gilmore, III; the Honorable George F. Allen; and the Honorable L. Douglas Wilder.Goettman most recently served as the chief operating officer of the Youngkin for Governor campaign. The political newcomer announced a handful of key appointees this week, including his chief of staff, counselor, and secretary of veterans and defense affairs. /Parent 3 0 R Ralph Northam (D), who, under the state constitution, could not seek a consecutive term, has a 15-member Cabinet. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[3], In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governors policy agenda. Heres why. display: inline-block; Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Jeff Goettman has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Policy Director for the Youngkin campaign and as the Transition Director post-election. Ralph Northam is in racist yearbook photo. Cullen served on President George W. Bushs legal team during the recount of the 2000 presidential election in Florida but has worked with Virginia governors on both sides of the aisle helping Democrat L. Douglas Wilder build support for legislation limiting handgun purchases to one per month and assisting Republican George Allen with plans to abolish parole for violent offenders. These qualified individuals with various backgrounds bring vast experience that ensure we will deliver on our Day One promises for all Virginians in making Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family," Youngkin said in a statement. In that role she strategized complex media relations campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.Prior to the Brunswick Group, she led the communications team at the U.S. Department of Commerce. "Just because somebody served in the Trump administration, doesn't mean they're a Trumper," Davis added. Business leaders, Richmond lobbyists and others with interests before state government have been eager for any scrap of news about the transition, looking for clues as to how someone with no experience in state politics or government plans to operate. Virginia Republicans control the House side of the state legislature, but Democrats hold a two-seat advantage in the Senate, which, if they stick together, could jam things up in the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar; Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues; Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and. 4 0 obj WebJeff Goettman Chief of Staff Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-2211 TTY (800) 828-1120 www.governor.virginia.gov May 5, Eric, his wife Leslie, and daughter live on a farm in Louisa County. In a memo released May 5, during Virginias Public Service Week, Goettman announced the order and said that the governors offices goal is completion of all telework agreements by June 3. The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. RICHMOND, VA Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin today announced key senior staff. Robert Holsworth, a longtime Virginia political analyst, said he sees no contradiction in Youngkin running as a political outsider and then lining up establishment advisers. background-color: #f9f9f9; Glenn Youngkin (R) announced Goettman as chief of staff. Richard Cullen, a senior partner at the McGuireWoods law firm who previously served as Virginia's Attorney General in 1997, was tapped as counselor to the governor. Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public. Spending part of his time in fiery campaign mode with tightly controlled media appearances favoring right-leaning radio and TV hosts has worked against Youngkins need to establish himself with lawmakers in Richmond. The former Carlyle Group executive, who lent his campaign $20 million, has echoed some of former president Donald Trumps drain-the-swamp rhetoric while cutting a more mainstream image as a fleece-clad basketball dad. More than a dozen others were also identified as committee leaders or members, ranging from a Treasury Department official from Northern Virginia to a town council member from rural Southwest Virginia. Thats why this incredible transition team represents various backgrounds business owners, law enforcement officers, veterans, healthcare providers, and most importantly, parents who will bring an array of experience and fresh perspectives that will pave the way for a transformation where Virginia soars and never settles., Incoming Virginia Lt. Gov. He then worked from 1995 to 2009 as a staffer for Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, a fervent denier of man-made climate change, and then for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. I gave them a heads up because obviously I need them to sign the bill, Petersen said. Three Republicans and one Democrat who previously held the Executive Mansion will serve as honorary co-chairmen: Democrat L. Douglas Wilder and Republicans Robert F. McDonnell, Jim Gilmore and George Allen. The Honorable Patrick A. >> WebJeff Goettman Chief of Staff Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-2211 TTY (800) 828-1120 www.governor.virginia.gov May 5, 2022 Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Virginia is again open for business and we want to lead its emergence from the pandemic in the workplace. color: white;

float:right; But as he spoke of unity, his office put out a statement saying school boards that disagree with him are attacking their own students and stunningly detached from reality.. 	font-size: .9em; The transition will be co-chaired by state Sen. Stephen D. Newman (R-Bedford) and Kay Coles James, who was Allens secretary of health and human resources, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under President George W. Bush, and later president of the Heritage Foundation. Trump ultimately didn't physically show up in Virginia to campaign for Youngkin and instead helda virtual "tele-rally" that Youngkin himself skipped. Before that, he had a career in private equity and investment banking. Youngkin praises senator for speech on Black History Month - but mistook her for a colleague. He was re-elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2019 and elected Chair of the board by his peers in 2020 and 2021. %PDF-1.4
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_:5`f%3jI5x. Goettman, who will be Youngkins chief of staff, served as the chief operating officer and policy director for the governor-elects campaign and as the transition director  A high school civics teacher, VanValkenburg said hes all the more frustrated by the messaging because he has found the administration to be responsive and engaged on education policy. Tapping into Trumpworld is inevitable in modern Republican politics. But in that case, Cullen had to turn the governor away. WebMr. Prior to becoming Gov. After four months, Cullen announced that investigators had been unable to determine whether Northam was in the photo. When youre making change, there are people that are going to disagree with you, Youngkin told Fox News host Sean Hannity, during one of two recent appearances on Fox programs. 	display: inline-block;  RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - On Monday, Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin announced several key senior staff picks. RELATED: Virginia governor-elect chooses education secretary as first cabinet pick, RELATED: Youngkin wants Virginia out of carbon-reduction initiative. The governor-elect previously announced Aimee Rogstad Guidera as his Education Secretary last month. Several people familiar with the appointment process said candidates have been asked litmus-test questions about their views on such issues as abortion, transgender policy or the teaching of critical race theory, which Youngkin banned in his first executive order. 	color: white; 	color: white; in Economics and Computer Science from Duke University and received an MBA from the  } Race has been a volatile issue for Youngkin, one where he has sent particularly provocative mixed signals. .widget-row.Democratic { He is a former executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Cullen has represented clients domestically and abroad, including the parents of Otto Warmbier, the University of Virginia student held hostage by North Korea.Mr. 	float: right; Youngkin is willing to trigger a partial government shutdown over the loss of one Trump official. Youngkin responded by venturing into the legislative office building for a private meeting with Scott. Apply today! We have real work to do and were getting the work done., One of Va. Gov. There was a problem saving your notification. .clearfix { Outgoing Gov. Goettman has enjoyed a successful career in private equity and investment banking. hbbd```b``K@$E9D,`rXN~`0;
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 He previously worked for the Cause of Action Institute and has been published in Business Insider, USA TODAY College, National Review Online and the Washington Free Beacon.  You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter. Youngkins election campaign, led by consultants at Axiom Strategies, had leveraged parental frustration over pandemic-related school shutdowns to power last years two-point GOP victory in a Virginia that had been trending blue. 	font-weight: bold; Republican political consultant Jeff Roe, the architect of Youngkin's delicate dance with Trump, traveled to Trump's Florida redoubt at Mar-a-Lago after the Virginia election to mend the relationship with the former president, who felt he hadn't received sufficient credit for the Republican win, The Washington Post reported. There have also been accusations that Youngkin has been slow to fill posts or resolve whether longtime appointees will keep their jobs. 	padding-left: 10px; His Transition Steering committee will "help lay the foundation for the Youngkin administration to begin delivering on its promises on Day One. And so if theres a  [school district that says] wed like everybody to wear a mask, and there are some parents who say its not right for my children, thats in fact empowering parents.. Appointments also led to a major showdown between Youngkin and Democratic lawmakers on Friday. 5 0 obj
 Republican political consultant Jeff Roe, the architect of Youngkin's delicate dance with Trump, traveled to Trump's Florida redoubt at Mar-a-Lago after the Virginia  He has also drawn criticism for uncertainty around the future of a program to teach the history of enslavement at the Executive Mansion. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Youngkin rolls out transition team with ex-governors, longtime political hands. Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter:Your forecast. Youngkin will face Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the November election. He assumed office on January 15, 2022. Youngkin's transition team did not respond to a request for comment. .widget-row.Republican { .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { This article was published more than1 year ago. Bush (two). NOW WATCH: We asked Trump voters at a Pennsylvania rally what would happen if he loses the election. There are 13 other people named Jeff Goettman on AllPeople. And Youngkin's deputy chief of staff and communications director, Rebecca Glover, served as director of public affairs at the Commerce Department during the Trump administration.  But there are significant differences in the other states Youngkin cites, such as New Jersey and Delaware.  "He's got a lot of very competent people," Davis said, adding that the rub is "that doesn't necessarily breed success.". But his campaign did not formally announce Goettmans role or other transition information until Wednesday. Because hes had so many national advisers, I think he is trying to assure people he is going to be the governor of Virginia, not just come in with a national agenda., That, he added, points to a key question as Youngkin gets his administration underway: To what extent does he embrace a national Republican agenda and to what extent is he Virginia-specific?. 	display: block; WebJeff Goettman. These qualified individuals with various backgrounds bring vast experience that ensure we will deliver on our Day One promises for all Virginians in making Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family, said Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin.Richard Cullen, Counselor to the GovernorRichard Cullen is a senior partner at McGuireWoods and has had a distinguished career in both the public and private sector.He has served as the Attorney General of Virginia having been appointed by Governor George Allen in 1997. .widget-img { She also led communications for the House Oversight Committee.Eric Moeller, Chief Transformation OfficerEric Moeller is a senior operating executive with over 30 years of experience shaping and leading transformational change in companies across the United States. Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin greets attendees during a rally in Roanoke, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. I am excited to welcome this group of leaders with a record of experience and serving others, Youngkin said in a statement. "Andrew is going to be on the Glenn Youngkin team.". Over the past two years, he has served as the chief of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. Guthrie currently serves as a senior instructor at Virginia Tech and has been teaching courses in business management, finance, communications, and leadership in the Agricultural Technology Program since 2007. Youngkin won the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Terry McAuliffe on Election Day. He was Virginias attorney general from 1997 to 1998, taking over from Republican Jim Gilmore, who had stepped down to run for governor. WebView Jeffrey Goettman's record in Mc Lean, VA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. endstream
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. Official tours have been suspended since the coronavirus pandemic.  That was basically, like, Whatever you need from us.  Moran declined to comment to The Post about the discussions. Employees could be granted waivers, but needed to go through officials as high up as Youngkin chief of staff Jeff Goettman. Its another example of Youngkin sending mixed signals. Allen, who succeeded Wilder, said he will advise Youngkin to fill out his administration with highly knowledgeable people, recalling how he kept on much of Wilders finance staff. Tyler Arnold reports on Virginia and West Virginia for The Center Square. RICHMOND  Gov. Youngkin's (R) chief of staff, Goettman served as the Chief Operating Officer for Glenn Youngkin's (R) campaign. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. "Just look at the Biden administration," Davis said. Two days after his win, Youngkin disclosed on a podcast that Jeff Goettman, a former Treasury Department official who had served as his campaigns chief operating officer, would serve as his transition director. WebMore than two days a week required the approval of Youngkins chief of staff, Jeff Goettman. Newman represents Virginias 23rd District in the Virginia State Senate and serves as vice president and as a member of the Board of Directors of Delta Star, Inc. (AP Photo/Steve Helber). I wanted cabinet secretaries and leaders who knew more than I did about their area of jurisdiction.. Cullen will serve as the new governors counselor, a wide-ranging legal and policy advising role. This article was published more than1 year ago. Those governors timed their mask mandates to lift in a few weeks, as coronavirus numbers decline, and left localities empowered to impose their own mandates. 	width: 100%; Aubrey Layne, a Republican who served as finance secretary under Northam and transportation secretary under former governor Terry McAuliffe (D), is working part-time with Youngkin to help his finance staff get up to speed.