Governor-elect David Crowley Appoints Jeff Pertl as Chief of Staff
Governor-elect David Crowley appointed Jeff Pertl as chief of staff and named Thad Nation to lead his transition committee.
Wisconsin Governor-elect David Crowley appointed Jeff Pertl as his chief of staff on Wednesday. Pertl previously served as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families from August 2024 until September 2026, at which point he joined Crowley's gubernatorial campaign.
Crowley also named Democratic strategist Thad Nation, a senior partner at Nation Consulting, as the director of his transition committee. The committee consists of 12 members from the government, business, and activism sectors, including former Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Greater Milwaukee Foundation CEO Greg Wesley.
Crowley stated he intends to build an administration focused on making life more affordable for working families and ensuring inclusive decision-making across the state. He has begun accepting job applications for his administration to support these goals.
