William Newman

Deputy Chief of Staff

Prior to joining the Lieutenant Governor’s office, William served as the Director of Governmental Affairs and Policy at the Business Council of Alabama, where he was employed for five years. In that role, he worked closely with the Alabama Legislature to enact pro-business bills and measures. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and resides in Birmingham with his wife, Lindsey.

Connie Rowe

Chief of Staff

Former Representative Connie Rowe was elected to represent District 13 in the House of Representatives in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018, serving until 2022 when she was appointed as senior advisor to Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Rowe previously served as the chief of police of Jasper, where she was the first female to lead the Jasper City Police Department. She was also an investigator for the Walker County District Attorney’s Office and first female investigator for the 14th Judicial Circuit. Rowe and her husband, John, live in Jasper.

Charlsi Lee

Executive Assistant

A native of Brantley, Alabama Charlsi Lee comes to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office from the Alabama Senate. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Charlsi started work at the Alabama State House in 1997. She has served in several legislative departments throughout her career in state government. Charlsi and her husband, former Montgomery City Councilman Arch Lee, live in Montgomery and have four children.

June Rogers

Senior Accountant

June is a veteran of state government and has served as the accountant for several state agencies. She comes to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office having served as the Senior Accountant for then-Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey.