Abby Works has been promoted to chief of staff for David Toland, Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary.
Works, age 28, was previously Toland’s special assistant.
In a press release, Toland said of Works: “Abby has excelled in her work as my special assistant, particularly during the difficult days of COVID-19, and in her time at Commerce has demonstrated a strong grasp of the operations of the Secretary’s office and Commerce as a whole.
“She knows how to get things done and will be an even greater asset in her new role.”
Works graduated from Iola High School in 2011 and from Kansas State University in 2016. She has a bachelor of science in agriculture majoring in food science and industry with a minor in business administration. She also received a master’s degree in advanced European and International Studies from the Institute of European and International Studies. Prior to joining the Department of Commerce, Works was an agribusiness development coordinator at the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Works is the daughter of Judy and Fred Works.
