Mike Harney, a top Senate aide and Obama administration veteran, has been chosen to be chief of staff to Commerce Secretary-designate Gina Raimondo, according to people familiar with the matter.
Harney most recently was the chief of staff to Virginia Senator Mark Warner, a close congressional ally of President Joe Biden.
Harney and White House press officials did not respond to a request for comment.
A confirmation hearing for Raimondo, the governor of Rhode Island, is set for Jan. 26 before the Senate Commerce Committee.