Britt Cobb is Gov. Bev Perdue's new chief of staff, her office announced Friday.
Cobb, a longtime government employee, replaces Zach Ambrose, who resigned last month.
Former Gov. Mike Easley appointed Cobb to run the state Department of Agriculture after Meg Scott Phipps resigned in a campaign fund raising scandal.
After Cobb lost the 2004 agriculture election, Easley appointed him to run the Department of Administration.
Cobb kept that job under Perdue, so several dominoes must fall with his move to Perdue's staff March 1.
Moses Carey, who is chairman of the Employment Security Commission, will take Cobb's job as Department of Administration secretary. Lynn Holmes, a consultant and former BellSouth executive, will take Carey's job.
Don Hobart, one of Perdue's top aides, will be a chief adviser for business and economic development, a position funded through the state Department of Commerce.
Kevin McLaughlin, chief operating officer at Administration, will move to Perdue's staff with Cobb to become deputy chief of staff.
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Ambrose departure raises questions...
February 23, 2010 - 7:49am — BitterEXdemocrathmm, seems he may have received $100K from Lanny Wilson for the NCDP....alledgedly...this kitchen is getting hot.
Perdue hires Cobb
February 21, 2010 - 9:49pm — taylorThis is a wise choice, in my opinion. Britt Cobb has been a reliable and smart administrator who puts his job before politics. He should be a stablizing influence in the rocky political waters that threaten the governor's office.
Charles Malone
Raleigh
www.charlesmalonencsenate.com
Perdue hires Cobb
February 20, 2010 - 8:53am — mrcleanAn all new meaning to "COB TOTTER"
a long time government employee
February 19, 2010 - 5:49pm — BitterEXdemocratis there any other kind?