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Replacement Named for W.Va. Governor's Press Secretary

By: Josh McComas; Associated Press Email
Posted: Fri 7:20 PM, Jan 07, 2011

UPDATE 1/7/11 @ 7:20 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has chosen Kimberly Osborne as his press secretary.

Tomblin's office said Friday that Osborne starts her new job on Monday. She replaces Deborah Linz.

Osborne, a West Virginia University graduate, served as director of communications for the West Virginia Department of Revenue. Before that she was an anchor and reporter at several West Virginia television stations.



ORIGINAL STORY 12/10/10
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has announced the selection of several staff members who have assumed job duties as members of his administration.

Joining the Tomblin administration includes:

  • Rob Aslop - Chief of Staff
  • Kurt Dettinger - General Counsel
  • Erica Mani - Deputy Chief of Staff
  • Jacqueline Proctor - Director of Communications
  • Hallie Schenker Mason - Director of Public Policy
  • Becky Neal - Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Deborah Linz - Press Secretary
  • Jennifer Ferrell - Director of Constituent Services
  • Sherrie Stone - Executive Scheduler to the Governor

    "Having quality people working with you is very important to the effective operations of this office. I am pleased to welcome these talented and hardworking people to my team," said Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.


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