Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff

The Oklahoma state Capitol dome is pictured on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photo by Carmen Forman/Oklahoma Voice)

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday named Grayson Walker as his next chief of staff.

Walker will replace Brandon Tatum who is stepping into the role of executive director for the Regional University System of Oklahoma.

Walker has worked in Stitt’s administration as counselor to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft and as deputy counsel for Stitt.

Stitt said in a statement that Walker has been a valued member of his policy and legal team since 2020.

“Character and culture are essential in leadership and I can’t think of a better person to help pursue our vision of being a top ten state,” Stitt said.

Walker shared a similar sentiment to Stitt in the statement. He said he was looking forward to working with Stitt toward his “top ten state” vision.

“Being asked to serve as Governor Stitt’s new chief of staff is a privilege I won’t take for granted,” Walker said.

Prior to his time in Stitt’s administration, Walker has worked as a middle-school teacher, campus minister and a research assistant for the Texas House of Representatives.

Walker will start in his new role Aug. 1.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated at 2 p.m. Tuesday to include Grayson Walker’s headshot and his start date as chief of staff.

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