# Gov. Moore names Manny Welsh chief of staff

> Maryland's new chief of staff Manny Welsh steps into role after Lester Davis leaves.
- Title: Gov. Moore names Manny Welsh chief of staff · The Banner
- Summary: Maryland's new chief of staff Manny Welsh steps into role after Lester Davis leaves. Gov.
- Keywords: wes moore, manny welsh, lester davis, maryland technology development corporat, chief of staff, state government, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-manny-welsh-chief-of-staff-NW7ATI5635BX5NR7KXBR53IVO4
- Author: Brenda Wintrode
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:37:16.27+00:00
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- Topics: wes moore, manny welsh, lester davis, maryland technology development corporat, chief of staff, state government, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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