Jeff Atwater Names New Communications Director

State CFO Jeff Atwater announced on Wednesday that Chris Cate will be his new communications director starting on July 8.

In the last three years, we have made tremendous accomplishments in our efforts to increase transparency and accountability to taxpayers, fight fraud, eliminate government waste, and foster economic growth and prosperity, and I am excited about the possibilities Chris brings to further our ambitious agenda and make Florida even more prosperous for its citizens, Atwater said in a statement. Chris leadership, creativity and broad communications experience will be valued assets to our team and help us continue to reinforce the importance of accountability and transparency.

Cate is leaving his position as communications director for the state Department of State where has been since 2011.