WA agency director out as Ferguson installs an interim leader

The director of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is out and the leader of another agency is in charge temporarily, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday. Director Matt Jones, a Ferguson cabinet member who went on personal leave July 9, stepped down from the leadership post but is still employed by the agency, according to Ferguson’s [

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 395

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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The director of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is out and the leader of another agency is in charge temporarily, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.

Director Matt Jones, a Ferguson cabinet member who went on personal leave July 9, stepped down from the leadership post but is still employed by the agency, according to Ferguson’s office.

Spokespeople for the agency and governor’s office remain mum on why Jones took leave and how long …

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