The Office of the Governor is led by the governor’s executive leadership team – these members are appointed by the Governor. The Chief Operations Officer, known as the Chief of Staff in other administrations, is the director of the office. As outlined in the Washington Constitution and Statutes, the team supports the governor by fulfilling a wide range of duties, leading the implementation of the governor’s policy and management initiatives.
Shane Esquibel
Interim Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
Kristin Beneski
Chief Legal Counsel
Office of the Governor
Sahar Fathi
Policy Director / Interim Legislative Director
Office of the Governor
Franklin Plaistowe
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
Office of the Governor
K.D. Chapman - See
Director
Office of Financial Management
Jaime Martin
External Relations Director
Office of the Governor
Brionna Aho
Communications Director
Office of the Governor