Governor-Elect Brian Kemp announced
senior staff hires in the Executive Office of the Governor, by Georgia Pundit,
1/7/19.
Governor-Elect Brian P. Kemp announced fourteen senior staff
appointments who will work in the Governor's Executive Office after his
inauguration on January 14, 2019.
"I am proud of these public servants and their commitment to
Georgia's future," said Kemp. "Together, we will spur job creation,
lower taxes and insurance premiums, strengthen rural Georgia, and keep our
families safe. These men and women will work around the clock to put
hardworking Georgians first."
Tim Fleming, Chief of Staff, Hometown:
Covington, Georgia
Tim Fleming holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from
the University of Georgia. Fleming resides in Covington with his wife, Lacey,
and three children, Jackson, Colby, and Hannah. Fleming previously served as
Deputy Secretary of State within the Georgia Secretary of State's Office and
Campaign Manager for the Kemp for Governor Campaign. A lifelong resident of
Covington, Fleming served as a Newton County Commissioner from 2009 to 2013.
Charles Harper, Deputy Chief of Staff, Hometown:
Carrollton, Georgia
Charles "Chuck" Harper holds a bachelor's degree in
Political Science from the University of West Georgia. Harper resides in
Carrollton with his wife, Ginger, and four children, Hayden, Greer, Greyson,
and Rilyn. Harper is a business owner with companies involved in agriculture
and construction, and served in the Georgia General Assembly representing State
House District 88 (R - Carrollton) from 2003 to 2005.
Greg Dozier, Chief Financial Officer, Hometown:
Covington, Georgia
Greg Dozier holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and
master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia State University.
Dozier resides in Covington with his wife, Stephanie, and two daughters,
Kinsley and Payton. Dozier has extensive background in law enforcement and
state government, most recently serving as Commissioner of the Georgia
Department of Corrections, the fifth largest department of its kind in the
United States.
Lorri Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Hometown:
Covington, Georgia
Lorri Smith holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Georgia
College & State University and a master's degree in Accounting and
Financial Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry
University. Smith resides in Covington with her husband, Tim, and their two
children, Carson and Riley. Smith previously served as Assistant Deputy
Secretary of State in the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. Smith will serve
as Georgia's first female Chief Operating Officer for the Governor's Office.
Cody Whitlock, Deputy Chief Operating
Officer, Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia
Cody Whitlock holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from
the University of Georgia. Whitlock resides in Decatur with his wife, Jackie,
and dog, June Carter. Whitlock previously served as Government Affairs Liaison
and Budget Analyst for the Georgia Secretary of State's Office.
David Dove, Executive Counsel, Hometown:
Athens, Georgia
A proud "Double Dawg," David Dove holds a bachelor's
degree in Political Science and Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia.
Dove resides with his family in Marietta where he is Chairman of the City's
Ethics Committee. Most recently, Dove worked as an attorney at the Robbins Firm
where his practice focused on business litigation, regulatory law, and
campaign finance. He was
also a founding member of Robbins Government Relations.
Candice Broce, Director of Communications and
Deputy Executive Counsel
Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia
Candice Broce holds a bachelor's degree in Management from the
Georgia Institute of Technology and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of
Law. Broce resides in Atlanta with her husband, Jason, and toddler son, Beau
Walker, along with three rescue dogs. She previously managed communications and
served as legal counsel for elections and legislative affairs for the Georgia
Secretary of State's Office.
Cody Hall, Press Secretary, Hometown:
Dawsonville, Georgia
Cody Hall holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the
University of Georgia. Hall resides in Dawsonville with his wife, Taylor, and
daughter, Vera. Hall previously served as Press Secretary for the Kemp for
Governor Campaign.
Patrick Farr, Director of the Governor's Office
of Planning & Budget, Hometown: Martinez, Georgia
Patrick "Kelly" Farr holds a bachelor's degree in
Finance from Augusta University. Farr resides in Cumming with his wife, Jennifer,
and two children, Trey and Sydney. Farr offers significant expertise in
business development from his work at Lucent Technologies, Capgemini, and most
recently, SAS Institute. In these capacities, Farr worked extensively with
various state agencies to implement technological advances and improve
constituent service. Farr also previously served as Deputy Secretary of State
for the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, responsible for budget management
and oversight of daily operations.
Mark Hamilton, Director of External
Affairs, Hometown: Kingsville, Texas
Mark Hamilton holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering Business
from Texas A&M University. Hamilton resides in Atlanta with his wife,
Sandy, and previously served in the Georgia General Assembly representing State
House District 24 (R - Cumming) from 2007 to 2015. During this time, Hamilton
served as Chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee.
Stuart Wilkinson, Deputy Director of External
Affairs, Hometown: Sandy Springs, Georgia
Stuart Wilkinson holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science
from Georgia College & State University. Wilkinson resides in Brookhaven
with his wife, Kathleen. Wilkinson currently serves as Deputy Director of
Transition for Governor-Elect Brian Kemp. He previously managed legislative and
external affairs for the Georgia Secretary of State's Office after serving six
years in Governor Nathan Deal's Office.
Amelia Hawkins, Director of Executive
Operations, Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Amelia Hawkins holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from
Georgia State University. Hawkins resides in Atlanta with her rescue dog,
Milly. She previously served as Campaign Coordinator for the Kemp for Governor
Campaign.
Lisa Durden, Director of Appointments &
Licensing, Hometown: Jackson, Georgia
Lisa Durden holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and
Legal Assistance Studies and master's degree in Public Administration (MPA)
from Georgia College & State University. She resides in Jackson with her
son, Luke, and two dogs. She previously served as Division Director of the
Professional Licensing Boards Division for the Georgia Secretary of State's
Office.
Martha Zoller, Director of State Regional
Offices,
Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
Martha Zoller holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the
University of Georgia, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree and
Ph.D. in Political Science, focusing her research on women's electoral success
in the Republican Party, from UGA's School of Public and International Affairs
(SPIA). She resides in Gainesville with her husband, Lin. After working in
journalism and media for many years, Zoller worked for U.S. Senator David
Perdue and most recently served as Director of Outreach and Surrogates on the
Kemp for Governor Campaign.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody
GA Tea Party Leader
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