Before departing for Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog’s Day, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced two more cabinet appointments, selecting Lucas Miller to continue serving as State Inspector General and Reggie McNeil to be Secretary of General Services.

“Lucas Miller and Reggie McNeil are experienced and dedicated public servants, and I am proud to have them on my team,” said Shapiro. “Together, we will work to ensure state government works for the people of Pennsylvania. I have complete confidence in these leaders and in the rest of my cabinet to bring people together to solve problems, create opportunities for Pennsylvanians, and advance real freedom in our Commonwealth.”

Miller has been with the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) for over 23 years, beginning his career as an Agent in OSIG’s Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution (BFPP). He has held numerous positions within the Office, including Welfare Fraud Investigator Supervisor; Operations Manager; Bureau Director for the Bureau of Administration, Policy, and Training; Bureau Director for BFPP; and First Deputy State Inspector General.

“It is an honor to continue to serve as State Inspector General,” said Miller. “I look forward to continuing to work to eradicate waste, fraud, and misconduct in the Commonwealth and to ensure accountability in state government.”

McNeil’s long history of servant leadership began as a naval officer in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. There he gained executive-level experience in facilities management that spanned procurement of goods and services, capital improvements, design management, maintenance production control, real estate, and staff development through training and coaching. After a 22-year career in the Navy, McNeil transitioned into public education serving as Executive Director of Capital Programs in the Charleston County School District in Charleston, South Carolina. He then served as the Chief Operating Officer of the School District of Philadelphia, the largest urban school district in Pennsylvania and the eighth-largest school district in the nation.

“I am humbled and honored to be the next Secretary of General Services for the Commonwealth,” said McNeil. “As an advocate for reform and transparency in government, I am excited to work alongside Governor Shapiro to solve problems and make sure government operates efficiently and effectively for the people of Pennsylvania.”

The pair join 21 other Cabinet appointments made by Shapiro:

• Education: Dr. Khalid Mumin
• Labor and Industry: Nancy Walker
• Administration: Neil Weaver
• State: Al Schmidt
• Environmental Protection: Rich Negrin
• Conservation and Natural Resources: Cindy Adams Dunn
• Agriculture: Russell Redding
• Human Services: Dr. Val Arkoosh
• Health: Dr. Debra Bogen
• Drug and Alcohol Programs: Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
• Aging: Jason Kavulich
• Insurance: Mike Humphreys
• Community and Economic Development: Rick Siger
• Transportation: Michael Carroll
• Banking and Securities: Sarah Hammer
• Revenue: Pat Browne
• Corrections: Laurel Harry
• PEMA: Randy Padfield
• Adjutant General: Mark Schindler
• Fire Commissioner: Tom Cook
• Police Commissioner: Christopher Paris

Shapiro’s senior staff includes:

• Chief of Staff: Dana Fritz
• Policy and Planning: Akbar Hossain
• Legislative Affairs: Mike Vereb
• Budget Secretary: Uri Monson
• General Counsel: Jennifer Selber
• Executive Deputy Chief of Staff: Larry Hailsham Jr.
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration and Opportunity: Joseph Lee
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Health and Human Services: Lindsey Mauldin
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Economic Development: Danielle Okai
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Public Safety: Michael Pipe
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Consumers and the Environment: Sam Robinson
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Education and Workforce Development: Tori Shriver