Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird has announced the appointment of T.J. McDowell Jr. as her Chief of Staff. McDowell has served as an advisor to the mayor since March 2022.
He is replacing Jennifer Williams, who has been Chief of Staff since May 2019. Williams’ last day will be May 15. McDowell will start his new role on May 16.
“TJ is a recognized and accomplished leader on my staff and across the community, and we are excited for what he will deliver for Lincoln in this new role,” says Gaylor Baird. “His experience serving our community in the education and nonprofit sectors is significant. His vast network will strengthen our work to create a more successful, secure, and shared future.”
McDowell is an active volunteer leader in Lincoln and currently serves on the boards of the Cooper Foundation, the Foundation for Educational Services, and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.