Hickenlooper names Doug Friednash his chief of staff

Doug Friednash, former Denver city attorney, will be the next chief of staff for Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, the governor announced Sunday. Friednash, currently a shareholder at law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, will assume the post Feb. 2. "I am delighted that Doug Friednash has decided to join our administration," said Hickenlooper. "He could not be more perfect for this role, for this time, and for this team. He brings a wealth of both public and private sector experience, and…