Gov. Gregoire�s statement on OFM director Marty Brown

For Immediate Release: August 10, 2012

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the announcement by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges that it has offered the position of executive director to current Office of Financial Management director Marty Brown:

�Marty has been a constant in my office since the beginning of my administration. Over the last eight years, he�s been one of the first advisors I turn to when I need solid advice and has become a dear friend and trusted confidant. His sense of humor is second to none and provided needed laughs during some difficult times. His presence in my office will truly be missed by me and my entire staff. I wish Marty only the best in this new role. The SBCTC is gaining a fantastic executive director, one that I�m confident will continue to serve Washingtonians well.�