Office of the Governor, Health & Social Services and Office of Law.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: Right Moves

Gov. Sarah Palin appointed Mike Nizich chief of staff after having served as acting chief of staff since May. He has worked for the State since 1976 in the Office of the Governor. The governor also appointed Joseph Masters as commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. He most recently served as security director for Universal Services. He has 24 years of public safety experience, including a stint as deputy director of the Alaska State Troopers from June 2003 to May 2005. Alison Elgee was appointed assistant commissioner for finance management services in the State...