Doug Ducey served in a public office.
Douglas Anthony Ducey [ ˈduːsi ] ( born April 9 , 1964 ) is an American businessman and politician who is the 23rd and current governor of the U.S. State of Arizona . He is also the first man to serve as Arizona Governor in over 17 years . On November 4 , 2014 , Ducey won the election to become governor of the State of Arizona , the first open seat for governor in 12 years , succeeding Jan Brewer . The Governor of Arizona is the head of the executive branch of Arizona 's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state 's military forces .