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DES Director Matt Jones Departs, Feek Takes Interim Role

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that Matt Jones, director of the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), is departing his position effective immediately.

Cami Feek, commissioner of the Employment Security Department (ESD), will temporarily lead DES. Feek has 30 years of state service, including designing Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program. During this transition, ESD Chief Operations Officer Martin McMurry will serve as interim ESD commissioner.

The change affects state operations that support local governments and residents, including business licensing, IT services, and procurement for Thurston County and Olympia agencies.

📄 Source: County Government — https://www.governor.wa.gov/news/2026/esd-commissioner-cami-feek-temporarily-helm-department-enterprise-services-following-departure

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Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that Matt Jones is departing his position“July 22, 2026 Story Body OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced that Department of Enterprise Services Director Matt Jones is departing from his leadership position as leader of DES, effective today.”
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Matt Jones is the director of the Department of Enterprise Services (DES)No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Matt Jones is departing his position effective immediately“Department of Enterprise Services Director Matt Jones is departing from his leadership position as leader of DES, effective today.”
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Cami Feek will temporarily lead DES“To provide consistent leadership through the transition, Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek will temporarily serve as director of DES.”
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Cami Feek is the commissioner of the Employment Security Department (ESD)“Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek will temporarily serve as director of DES.”
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Cami Feek has 30 years of state service“Feek is a veteran public servant, with 30 years of state service.”
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Cami Feek designed Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program“Feek joined Employment Security in 2017 to design and stand up the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.”
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ESD Chief Operations Officer Martin McMurry will serve as interim ESD commissioner“During this period, ESD Chief Operations Officer Martin McMurry will take on the role of interim ESD Commissioner.”
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The change affects state operations that support local governments and residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change includes business licensingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change includes IT servicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change includes procurement for Thurston County and Olympia agenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.