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News of the Day November 12, 2026
Governor-Elect Crowley Announces Chief of Staff, Transition Team Members
Governor-elect David Crowley has appointed the most central member of his upcoming administration, along with members of his transition team.
On Wednesday, Crowley’s office announced that Jeff Pertl will act as chief of staff.
Pertl has held multiple leadership positions in Gov. Tony Evers’ administration. He previously led Evers’ Department of Children and Families. Prior to his work there, he was a senior policy advisor at Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, when Evers was state superintendent.
Crowley also announced a dozen members of his transition team, who will be overseen by Thad Nation, a longtime Democratic consultant and strategist.
Alex Lasry, a former Milwaukee Bucks executive and former U.S. Senate candidate, will also serve on the transition team. Other members include Democratic political staffers, representatives from the Ho-Chunk Nation and Hmong communities, healthcare leaders, an immigration advocate and a former Dane County assistant district attorney.
On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved $124,200 to cover the cost of Crowley’s transition.