Tuberville Names Doufexis Chief of Staff to Governor
Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville has tapped longtime aide Jordan Doufexis to lead his gubernatorial staff as the first official personnel announcement from his transition team.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in People
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Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville named Jordan Doufexis Chief of Staff to the Governor, the first official personnel announcement from the Golden Age Transition Team. Doufexis currently serves as Tuberville's Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate, overseeing Washington and Alabama operations.
Why it matters
The appointment places a trusted Senate aide in charge of the incoming administration's internal operations at the start of the transition. Tuberville said Doufexis knows how he operates and has worked alongside him in Washington.
The appointment is the first official personnel announcement from the Golden Age Transition Team, with the transition team stating more appointments will follow. The announcement does not disclose a start date or salary for the position.
The players
Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville is a former college football coach who was elected Governor of Alabama and previously served as a United States Senator from Alabama.
Jordan Doufexis
Jordan Doufexis is a longtime aide who has served as Tuberville's Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and now heads the incoming governor's staff.
The details
Doufexis coordinates Tuberville's legislative priorities and manages the Senate office's day-to-day work. He has moved back to Alabama with his family, who have made Montgomery their home.
Timeline
Recently: Doufexis's daughter was born in Montgomery County, Alabama.
November 5, 2026: Tuberville announced Doufexis as Chief of Staff to the Governor.
Transition Playbook
Early chief-of-staff picks typically set the tone for an incoming administration's internal chain of command. Tuberville's choice of a Senate aide with prior working ties follows the pattern of governors relying on trusted staff during the transition.
For Alabama residents, the appointment signals who will coordinate the incoming governor's office and shape state policy priorities. Staffing decisions at this stage can influence how quickly the new administration sets its agenda.
The takeaway
Early leadership hires offer a clear signal of who will drive an incoming administration's priorities, so watch subsequent Golden Age Transition Team announcements for the broader team taking shape.
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