Eileen Klein is an American politician from the state of Arizona who served as the State Treasurer from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was appointed to replace Jeff DeWit, who resigned to become the CFO of NASA. Previously, Klein had been a member of the Arizona Board of Regents, serving as that board's president.[1]

Eileen Klein
44th Treasurer of Arizona
In office
April 17, 2018 – January 7, 2019
GovernorDoug Ducey
Preceded byJeff DeWit
Succeeded byKimberly Yee
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationFlorida State University, Tallahassee (BA)
Arizona State University, Tempe (MPA)

Education

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Klein graduated from Florida State University and holds a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University.[2]

Career

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Klein served as Chief Operating Officer and vice president for UnitedHealthcare Arizona Physicians IPA.[3] In 2009, Klein became chief of staff for Governor Jan Brewer. Klein became president of the Arizona Board of Regents in 2013.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ducey appoints Eileen Klein as state treasurer, replacing Jeff DeWit".
  2. ^ "Eileen I. Klein – Arizona Board of Regents". www.azregents.edu.
  3. ^ Mace, Mikayla. "Eileen Klein resigning as president of Arizona Board of Regents". Arizona Daily Star.
  4. ^ "Regents President Eileen Klein to step down from role in June".
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Arizona
2018–2019
Succeeded by