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PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey announced today that Daniel Ruiz II will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Ruiz will succeed Daniel Scarpinato who announced his departure after six and a half years with the Governor.
Ruiz, a member of the Governor’s team since 2015, most recently served as the State of Arizona’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all state agency operations and managing the Governor’s cabinet. As Chief of Staff, Ruiz will serve as the Governor’s top aide, leading the Office of the Governor staff and coordinating Governor Ducey’s agenda throughout all of state government, at the Legislature and across the state.
“Daniel Ruiz’s leadership has been key to our success since almost the very beginning of my administration,” said Governor Ducey. “Daniel has been involved in nearly every issue we have tackled. Whether it’s operations, strategy, policy, messaging or crisis management, Daniel has been a rock our team has relied on to guide us through challenges and opportunities. Daniel is a public servant who brings people together, solves problems and dedicates himself to the work at hand. I am thrilled to name him Chief of Staff.”
“I am honored to have earned the trust of Governor Ducey for this important role,” said Ruiz. “We have an exceptional team in the Governor’s Office and all across this administration that is dedicated to expanding opportunity and working on behalf of the people of Arizona. I’ve been lucky to have a front row seat these past six years, and to have learned so much from the Governor’s leadership. There is a lot of work left to do, and I can’t wait to hit the ground running as we continue our work.”
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