Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has named Jeff Hatch-Miller as Director of the Arizona Lottery.
“Mr. Hatch-Miller brings with him critical knowledge and years of experience through his diverse background,” stated Brewer. “He is a very capable and well respected public servant, and I know he will serve the citizens of Arizona well.”
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Hatch-Miller served for six years as a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, serving as Chairman of the Commission for two of those years. During his time there, he worked diligently to ensure that Arizona’s electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and water infrastructure needs were prepared for the 21st Century. As Chairman, he also managed the agency’s budget, enhanced accessibility to the Commission’s important public databases and led the creation and adoption of Arizona’s award-winning renewable energy standards, funding the construction of renewable power projects through 2025.
Prior to his election to the Corporation Commission, Mr. Hatch-Miller served two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives where he served on several committees and was chairman of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee. He sponsored several key pieces of legislation that benefited Arizona’s energy and infrastructure policies and partnered with the Secretary of State’s office to revise Arizona’s e-commerce and e-notary laws.
Mr. Hatch-Miller has previously served as community and economic development specialist for the University of Arizona, project director for the Arizona Diagnostic Development Project and as the co-chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Competitive Procurement Collaborative. He also serves honorably as president of Veterans for Arizona, chairman of the Foundation for Senior Living, and councilman of the Arizona Telemedicine Council.
Mr. Hatch-Miller received his Doctorate in Education in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus.