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Gov.-Elect Phil Weiser Announces Key Governor’s Office Hires
(DENVER) – Today, Gov.-elect Phil Weiser announced his first round of Governor’s Office hires, filling critical positions with seasoned and experienced state government leaders that will guide his administration, make state government work better, and deliver results for all Coloradans.
“My commitment to Coloradans was to hire the best-of-the-best so that my administration is ready to lead on day one. I’m proud to start delivering on that promise today,” Gov.-elect Weiser said. “With these trusted and deeply experienced public servants by my side, my administration will work to transform state government through innovation and collaboration – and we’ll be ready to build a brighter future for all Coloradans together.”
Earlier this week, Weiser launched his transition website, where individuals can apply for positions in his administration and submit ideas to make state government work better. Coloradans can visit the website by going to WeiserTogether.org.
The first round of Weiser’s Governor’s Office hires are:
Natalie Hanlon Leh, Chief of Staff:
Natalie Hanlon Leh will report directly to the Governor and will oversee the Cabinet, operations, and special initiatives staff. Hanlon Leh currently serves as the Chief Deputy Attorney General in the Colorado Department of Law, where she oversees the day to day operations of the department, including talent and operations management, and oversees all litigation for the state and the legal counsel to all state executive and judicial agencies.
Prior to joining the Department of Law, Hanlon Leh helped found and served as the Partner in Charge of WilmerHale’s Denver office, and also served as a national practice group leader and the office leader of Faegre Drinker’s Denver office.
Hanlon Leh served as the chair of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado and as the President of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the Faculty of Federal Advocates. She graduated from Harvard Law School and from the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she was a Boettcher Scholar and a member of the President’s Leadership Class.
Kurt Morrison, Deputy Chief of Staff:
Kurt Morrison will report directly to the Governor and will oversee the directors of the offices of Policy, Legislative Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Boards and Commissions, Rural Affairs, and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting. Morrison currently serves as the Deputy Attorney General for Intergovernmental Affairs in the Department of Law. He previously served in former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s administration as director of legislative affairs for the Governor’s Office and as an advisor to the Governor on transportation and infrastructure law.
Morrison previously served as legislative liaison and legislative counsel for the Colorado Department of Transportation, managing state and federal relations for CDOT, and worked for a U.S. Senator in Washington, D.C. Morrison holds a masters degree from George Washington University and a law degree from the University of Denver.
Lawrence Pacheco, Chief Communications Officer and Press Secretary:
Lawrence Pacheco will report directly to the Governor and will manage media relations, community engagement, and unified communications across state government agencies. He currently serves as the Chief Communications Officer for Attorney General Weiser and the Department of Law. He previously served as the communications director for the Colorado Department of Revenue in the Hickenlooper administration, after serving 10 years as a managing director in an international strategic communications consulting firm in Washington, D.C. Pacheco also served as U.S. Rep. Mark Udall’s communications director and was a Deputy Political Director and Press Secretary for former Gov. Roy Romer.
Lee Reichert, Chief Legal Counsel:
Lee Reichert currently serves as Deputy Attorney General for Regulatory and Revenue Law in the Department of Law, providing general counsel, litigation, and administrative law services to more than 100 Colorado regulatory agencies, boards, and commissions. Reichert previously served as the Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer for the Molson Coors Beverage Company. Reichert earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Anna Noschese, Administrative Director:
Anna Noschese currently serves as Executive Assistant to Attorney General Weiser in the Department of Law. She previously was the Managing Director for the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
For more information about Gov.-elect Weiser’s transition and to apply for jobs in his administration, visit WeiserTogether.org.
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