Eric Brophy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Growth in NJ. Courtesy photo Eric Brophy, deputy chief of staff for economic growth. Courtesy photo

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the promotion of Eric Brophy to deputy chief of staff for economic growth.

Brophy formerly served as senior advisor for economic growth and executive director of the Educational Facilities Authority. He will now be responsible for the management of economic affairs for the governor's office. Brophy replaces Joe Kelley, who is leaving the Murphy administration for the private sector.