Larry Bond named governor’s chief of staff replacing Mike Haydon, who died suddenly

Larry Bond, deputy chief of staff to Gov. Steve Beshear, has been appointed chief of staff to replace Mike Haydon, who died suddenly earlier this month.
 

“We are still grieving the loss of Mike, but we know that Mike would have told us to pick ourselves up and get back to work on behalf of our citizens,” Beshear said. “Larry has been a close adviser since he joined our office, and he has not only a keen understanding of policy and statewide issues, he also has a deep love for his home state. He’s the right person to step into this enormous role at a very difficult time.”
 

Bond was named deputy chief of staff in September 2010 to assist Mike Haydon. Prior to that, he served as both commissioner and later deputy secretary of the department of public protection, which oversees 11 agencies tasked with the common goal of protecting the public.
 

Bond has a long career in local and county governments. He served as the chief administrative officer for the Jefferson County Government, as chief deputy and chief operating officer for the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, and as director of administration with the rank of colonel for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
 

He graduated from the Western Kentucky University Sheriff’s Academy and attended the University of Louisville and Kentucky Wesleyan University. He is a U.S. Army veteran and was decorated for his service during the Vietnam War.
 

Bond is a native of Butler County and currently resides in Louisville. His appointment is effective today. Gov. Beshear plans to name another Deputy Chief of Staff later.
 

From Office of the Governor