Governor's chief of staff to leave for job with ConocoPhillips Alaska

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that Chief of Staff Ben Stevens will be leaving the administration to become the new vice president of external affairs and transportation at ConocoPhillips Alaska. Stevens’ last day in the governor’s office will be announced at a later date.

“I want to thank Ben for his hard work and service to the State of Alaska the past two years. His knowledge and political acumen have been an asset to the administration and I wish him the very best in his new role at ConocoPhillips Alaska,” Dunleavy said in a press release issued by his office.

Dunleavy has appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Randy Ruaro to serve acting chief of staff until a permanent replacement is named.