Cherry to replace Kieckhefer as chief of staff for Lombardo

Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced a transition in the role of chief of staff. Chief of staff Ben Kieckhefer will be stepping down from his position after having helped guide a successful first year of the Lombardo administration, navigating the gubernatorial transition, office buildout, 2023 legislative session, and administration agenda development, a press release from the Lombardo’s office says.