Ramseur named chief of staff

Petroleum News - Alaska Staff

David Ramseur, deputy chief of staff to Gov. Tony Knowles for the past seven years, has been named to replace Jim Ayers as the governor’s chief of staff.

A 22-year Alaska resident, Ramseur has more than 15 years experience in state government and the Legislature, as a capital correspondent, gubernatorial press secretary, legislative aide and as Knowles’ communications director and deputy chief of staff since December 1994.

“David has the right combination of management skills, substantial experience, a record of accomplishment and an understanding of public service for this vital position,” Gov. Tony Knowles said in a Jan. 2 statement.

Ramseur, 47, came to Alaska in as a reporter and writer for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. He served as press secretary to former Gov. Steve Cowper.

Ramseur holds a master‘s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a bachelor’s in political science from the University of North Carolina-Asheville. He begins as chief of staff Jan. 5, and will earn approximately $100,000 annually in his new job.