TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jackie Schutz Zeckman as Chief of Staff of the Governor’s Office beginning July 1st.

Governor Scott said, “Jackie has been on my team since my first year in office and has done a great job leading my communications efforts and conveying my vision of Florida as the best destination for families and businesses. Along with her work on my communications team, Jackie was an integral part of my reelection efforts and has continued to be a trusted advisor in all aspects of implementing our agenda for Florida. I have full confidence that she will do an outstanding job as my Chief of Staff.”

Jackie Schutz Zeckman has been serving as Governor Scott’s communications director and chief spokesperson since December 2014. Prior to that, she served as deputy communications director for Governor Scott’s successful reelection campaign. She began working in the Governor’s office in 2011, serving as deputy press secretary, and later as press secretary. Prior to joining Governor Scott’s team, she worked at Tallahassee public relations firm CoreMessage. Jackie received a bachelor’s degree in political science and religion from Florida State University and a master’s degree in political communications from the London School of Economics. She was born and raised in St. Pete Beach, Florida and graduated from Tampa Preparatory School.