Governor Hogan announced today the appointment of Roy McGrath as the new chief of staff for the State of Maryland. McGrath currently serves as CEO and Chairman of the Maryland Environmental Service Board of Directors.
From the Governor’s press release,
“Roy McGrath is an experienced public and private sector leader with a proven track record of managing at every level of government and a passionate commitment to public service,” said Governor Hogan. “Roy has played a key role in our coronavirus response over the last three months, so his transition to chief of staff will be seamless. I want to sincerely thank Matthew Clark, who has been a close advisor to me and an integral part of our administration’s success over the last five years, and wish him and his family all the best.”
“I am grateful to Governor Hogan for his trust and confidence, and for this opportunity to work alongside his exceptional team at this important moment in our state’s history,” said McGrath.
McGrath is replacing Matthew Clark, who has been Governor Hogan’s chief of staff since August 2017, and was director of communications from January 2015-July 2016.
