Keith Davis is leaving DMR for a job with Republican powerhouse in Mississippi
The law enforcement chief at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Keith Davis, is going to work as chief of staff for the GOP secretary of state-elect Michael Watson.
Davis, 48, is the former police chief for the Moss Point Police Department. He also has served as captain of investigations at the D’Iberville Police Department.
“I’m thankful Keith has agreed to serve as my chief of staff in the Secretary of State’s office,” Watson, a former state senator from Pascagoula, said in a news release. “He’s a leader with a strong track record of successfully running state and local agencies.
“He’s also a trusted friend who has shown the ability to implement efficient operations at every stop in his career. Keith has set and met high standards in all of his previous positions in law enforcement, and I’m excited he’s bringing that experience to our office.
“I’m confident he will be effective, not only as a great chief of staff, but his background will be critical in the implementation of one of our key initiatives, moving the driver’s license services division (DMV) to the secretary of state’s office.”
Davis said in the news release:
“Although I am leaving a profession I have known for the last 25 years, it has given me deep satisfaction in knowing I have helped those in need and provided public safety along the way. I accept this opportunity with great admiration and look forward to ensuring our agency provides quality public service to all Mississippians and businesses operating in our great state.”
Watson, a Republican, defeated Democrat and former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree for the secretary of state seat in the November general election.
