Associated Press Published

Justice Names Campaign Treasurer as Chief of Staff

Nick Casey

Governor-elect Jim Justice has appointed his election campaign’s treasurer as his chief of staff.

Justice takes office in January.

Nick Casey, an attorney and certified public accountant in Charleston, was managing partner of Lewis, Glasser, Casey, & Rollins. In 2013, he was elected treasurer of the American Bar Association and has been president of the West Virginia State Bar Association and the Kanawha County Bar Association.

Justice says Casey has the experience and background to help transform the state.

Casey says he’s working with the Democrat Justice to fill his cabinet and transition team.