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Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed to serve as her senior advisor to Workforce Transformation, a key role in reshaping the state’s workforce and economic future.
“I am proud to officially welcome Greg to the Ivey Administration. As my Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation, he will be integral to the transition from the Department of Labor to the Department of Workforce and in setting the foundation for the new agency,” Ivey said. “Increasing our state’s labor force participation rate and setting us up for long-term success remains a priority for my Administration. Greg has effectively represented his district in the Legislature and has been an outstanding partner as pro tem. Alabama is fortunate to continue benefiting from his service.”
Reed has represented Senate District 5 — which includes Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties — since his election in 2010. He has served as president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate since 2021 and worked closely with Ivey on several workforce-related initiatives, including the CHOOSE Act, the Working for Alabama legislation, and the establishment of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.
“Alabama is poised to chart a new path in workforce development and economic growth, and I am immensely grateful to Governor Kay Ivey for giving me the opportunity to be a part of her team as a Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation,” Reed said. “I could not be more excited for this new journey, and I look forward to building on the monumental steps Alabama has taken to continue making our state the best place in America to live, work, worship, and raise a family.”
The appointment comes as the state prepares to launch the Department of Workforce in the summer of 2025, replacing the Department of Labor. During the 2024 Legislative Session, Ivey signed into law the Working for Alabama legislation, which established the framework for this transition.
Secretary Marty Redden will continue to lead the Department of Labor throughout the transition process. Ivey praised Redden’s leadership in her remarks.
“Marty has done a bang-up job leading the Department of Labor during this transition to the Department of Workforce. Truly, I believe every agency in state government across the country could use a Marty Redden, and I am proud we have him on our team. The people of Alabama deserve only the best from their state government,” Ivey said.
Reed’s appointment will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Following his departure from the Senate, Ivey will call a special election for Alabama Senate District 5. Details of that announcement are expected soon.
