Kelly T. Gee is an American public official serving as secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2023. She was the executive director of the Virginia Lottery from 2022 to 2023. Gee served as the deputy chief of staff to Kirk Cox while he was speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Kelly Gee | |
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.jpg) Gee in 2024 | |
| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| Assumed office September 1, 2023 Acting: September 1, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | Glenn Youngkin |
| Preceded by | Kay Coles James |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Richard Bland College (AS) College of William and Mary (BA) Virginia Tech (MA) |
Life
editGee earned an A.S. from the Richard Bland College in 2008.[1] She completed a B.A. in government from the College of William & Mary in 2010.[2][1] She earned a M.A. in political science from Virginia Tech.[2]
Gee worked for eight years as a senior staff member to the Virginia General Assembly including as the deputy chief of staff to the 55th speaker of the House, Kirk Cox.[2] In 2018, she joined the Virginia Lottery as the manager of government relations.[2] In January 2022, she began serving as its acting executive director and was made permanent on June 6, 2022 following her appointment by governor Glenn Youngkin.[3][4] In August 2023, she was nominated by Youngkin as the secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia, succeeding Kay Coles James.[3] Gee began acting in the role on September 1.[3] She was confirmed by the Virginia legislature in February 2024.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Foundation announces Awards of Distinction honorees". The Progress Index. October 30, 2017. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ a b c d McGee, David (2023-08-30). "Lottery's Gee named Secretary of Commonwealth". The Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ a b c Andrews, Kate (2023-08-29). "Va. Lottery's Gee tapped as next secretary of commonwealth". Virginia Business. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ Schulte, Katherine (2022-06-10). "Gee appointed permanent director of Va. Lottery". Virginia Business. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33". Virginia's Legislative Information System. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-10-13.