NEW: Governor Chafee Announces Staff Transitions
Friday, August 05, 2011
Governor Chafee today announced several transitions within his administrating, including bringing in a new Communications Director.
Christine Hunsinger, a former Moderate Party staffer, will move from Director of Legislative Affairs to the top spot in Communications. Michael Trainer, the previous Communications Director, will now work in a similar role at the Office of Higher Education. He will assist with strategic planning, design, and implementation as part of an ongoing overall restructuring of the Office, according to a press release issued today.
In addition, Brian M. Daniels, previously Director of Policy, will become Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTGovernor Chafee called the changes a redeployment.
“I have a great staff that has been a tremendous asset in my first months in office,” he said. “We are currently redeploying staff members in order to continue to maintain a lean, flexible staff that is able to serve the people of Rhode Island effectively and with increasing efficiency.”
