Press Release: DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Makes Leadership Announcements

Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Anne Hanson as DOA Deputy Secretary effective January 13. Paul Hammer has served as DOA Deputy Administrator since 2023 and is taking a position with the Wisconsin Technical College System.  

Anne Hanson has served as the DOA Chief Legal Counsel since joining the Evers Administration in 2020. Prior to DOA, Anne worked as transactional and regulatory counsel at Epic Systems Corporation, and in private legal practice at Latham & Watkins, LLP advising healthcare and life sciences clients. Previously, Anne worked in political communication at the gubernatorial level in Wisconsin and on Capitol Hill for a member of the Wisconsin delegation.  

Blumenfeld also announced the appointment of Richard Rydecki as Division Administrator for the Division of Enterprise Operations (DEO). Rydecki joined DOA in 2022 as Deputy Administrator for DEO, having previously served at the Wisconsin Elections Commission. 

“I’m excited to kick off the year by growing our leadership team from within DOA,” said Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld. “I’m also incredibly grateful for the support that Paul Hammer provided during his tenure at DOA, following a storied career in state service spanning four different agencies. We are grateful for all that Paul has done for DOA and the state and wish him continued success at the Wisconsin Technical College System. As we look to the year ahead in continuing to prudently manage state finances, modernize our state workplace and workforce, and support the Governor’s 2025-27 Biennial Budget, I know that Anne and Richard will be trusted partners in building the future for DOA and Wisconsin as a whole.”    

“I’m thrilled to be stepping into this new role at DOA,” said Anne Hanson. “Working at DOA over the last four years as counsel, I’ve learned not only how crucial this agency is to the state, but also how smart, capable, and committed the people that work here are. I look forward to continuing to work with this dedicated group of leaders to help solve problems and move the state forward in ways big and small.”