Pillen Announces Interim Director of Nebraska Economic Development

Pillen announces interim director of Nebraska economic development

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday announced an interim director for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Maureen Larsen, who currently serves as the governor’s general counsel. Larsen, who earned her law degree from the University of Nebraska College…

McKee names interim commerce secretary

Jim Bennett has been named interim secretary of Rhode Island Commerce. (Office of the Governor) The president and chief operating officer of Rhode Island Commerce Corp. is Gov. Dan McKee’s pick to temporarily join his cabinet as the state’s Commerce Secretary. McKee’s office on Thursday announced that Jim Bennett will take over for outgoing Secretary Liz Tanner, who is leaving her post in order to lead a new nonprofit meant to maximize local tou…

Jim Bennett tapped as interim R.I. commerce secretary - The Boston Globe

As head of Rhode Island’s economic development agency, Bennett is expected to cut deals to bring larger corporations and firms to the state.

Gov. McKee names Jim Bennett Interim Commerce Secretary

Gov. Dan McKee appointed a interim secretary of commerce Thursday.