Mikie Sherrill names Alex Ball, Tim Lydon to top leadership roles in new administration

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the first members of her senior leadership team on Thursday. Alex Ball will serve as chief of staff, and Tim Lydon will serve as chief counsel.

“Each of them brings exceptional leadership, integrity, competence, and a deep commitment to service. Their expertise and dedication will help us build an administration that delivers real results for New Jersey—a strong economy, affordable communities, and a state government focused on saving New Jerseyans time and money,” Sherrill said in a written statement.

Ball most recently served as campaign manager for the Mikie Sherrill for Governor campaign and has been both a campaign manager and chief of staff for members of Congress. He previously served as congressional chief of staff to Sherrill and Colorado Democrat Jason Crow and held senior roles at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and EMILY’s List.

“This is a moment of great opportunity for our state, and I look forward to helping build a team that reflects New Jersey and delivers meaningful change for the people,” Ball said in a written statement. “I have seen firsthand the grit and determination Mikie brings to serving others, and this administration will be no different. Our team will take the values and vision of Mikie’s campaign to Trenton and deliver on an agenda that delivers for New Jerseyans.”

Lydon served as the policy director and general counsel for the Mikie Sherrill for Governor campaign. He has previously served as executive director of the New Jersey Senate Majority Office, director of Cabinet Affairs for Gov. Jon Corzine, and chief of staff to Rep. John Adler. For more than eight years, he also served as a New Jersey Superior Court judge.

“I’m proud to join Gov.-elect Sherrill’s team and help advance her mission of transparent, ethical and accountable government,” Lydon said in a written statement. “Our administration will always put the public interest first, and I look forward to working together with Alex to serve a governor deeply committed to affordability and ruthless competence to deliver real results.”