Pat Arp
Patricia "Pat" O’Brien Arp is a Republican political advisor in the state of Wyoming. Arp is the former chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Mark Gordon (R).[1] She announced her retirement on May 9, 2019.[2]
Education
Arp obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, a master's degree from Penn State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Framingham State College in Massachusetts.[3]
Career
Prior to becoming Gov. Gordon's chief of staff, Arp was the deputy state treasurer in Wyoming from 2015 to 2019. Before that, Arp worked as the deputy secretary of state for 20 years. She was the deputy superintendent of public instruction in the state Department of Education from 1991 to 1994. She began her career as a high school biology, chemistry and physics teacher in Connecticut. She also previously worked as a child protection social worker and a juvenile probation officer in Wyoming.[3]
Mark Gordon chief of staff
 |
Is this person no longer a chief of staff? Please contact us with any updates. |
On November 27, 2018, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) announced Arp as his chief of staff.[1] Arp retired in May 2019.
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Pat Arp as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[4]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[4]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mark Gordon 2018 campaign website, "Governor-Elect Gordon Announces Key Leadership Appointments," November 27, 2018
- ↑ Casper Star Tribune, "Mark Gordon's chief of staff announces retirement," May 9, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming State Treasurer's Office, "Wyoming Deputy State Treasurer - Patricia O’Brien Arp, Ph.D.," accessed February 28, 2019
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
| |||||||
