By Alex DeMarban
Updated: 25 minutes ago Published: 28 minutes ago
A former chief of staff to Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy will take over as head of an Alaska economic development agency early next year.
Randy Ruaro will become executive director of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority starting Jan. 3, replacing Alan Weitzner, who resigned last month, according to a statement from the agency Wednesday.
The agency’s chief investment officer, Morgan Neff, has served as interim executive director.
Ruaro has a long history in Alaska government. He recently served as the governor’s special assistant for statehood defense, which helps coordinate the state’s action on disputes with the federal government involving control of Alaska lands and waters. He has been chief of staff in the Senate and House Finance committees and served in leadership roles in multiple…
