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Chattanooga Mayor-elect Andy Berke names top staff

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Chattanooga Mayor-elect Andy Berke has released the names of the first three people who will serve in his administration.

Travis McDonough, chief of the litigation department at the Miller and Martin law firm and leader of Berke’s transition team, will be chief of staff, Berke said moments ago.

Stacy Richardson, Berke’s campaign manager, will be senior adviser to the mayor and chief policy officer.

Andrew Kean, vice chairman of Rock City, will be chief operating officer.

Berke is to be sworn in April 15.