Gov. Moore names Manny Welsh chief of staff

Maryland's new chief of staff Manny Welsh steps into role after Lester Davis leaves.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Gov. Moore names Manny Welsh chief of staff

Maryland's new chief of staff Manny Welsh steps into role after Lester Davis leaves.

In brief

Maryland's new chief of staff Manny Welsh steps into role after Lester Davis leaves. Gov. Wes Moore appointed Manny Welsh as chief of staff, replacing Lester Davis who becomes interim CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corporation. Originally reported by The Banner.

Gov. Moore appoints new chief of staff

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore named Manny Welsh his new chief of staff.

Welsh replaces Lester Davis

Welsh replaces Lester Davis, who becomes interim CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

Welsh's background

Welsh served as Moore's top adviser and liaison to state spending board.

Moore's statement

Moore called Welsh's 'encyclopedic knowledge' of state bureaucracy 'exactly what Maryland needs'.

Davis's reaction

Davis thanked Moore for service, calling it 'the privilege of a lifetime'.

Welsh's role

Welsh will be Moore's third chief of staff, working on state government projects.

What matters most

Gov. Wes Moore appointed Manny Welsh as chief of staff, replacing Lester Davis who becomes interim CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

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