LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced a significant reshuffling of his cabinet leadership on Tuesday, moving three key secretaries into new roles while advancing other experienced officials within his administration, according to reporting by the Kentucky Lantern.

Jim Gray, the former two-term mayor of Lexington, is stepping down from his role as Transportation Secretary to assume a part-time position as special adviser to Beshear on transportation matters. Gray has served as transportation secretary since December 2019, overseeing major infrastructure projects including the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project and the Mountain Parkway expansion.

Rebecca Goodman, who has led the Energy and Environment Cabinet since 2019, will replace Gray as transportation secretary. Goodman has spent more than four decades in service to the Commonwealth and brings extensive transportation experience, having previously served as general counsel at the Transportation Cabinet.

John Lyons, currently deputy secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet, will succeed Goodman as environmental secretary. Lyons has worked with the state for 35 years, including in the Kentucky Division of Water and Air Quality.

The governor also announced changes to the Public Protection Cabinet. Ray Perry, the current secretary, will become deputy secretary of Beshear's executive cabinet, while DJ Wasson, Perry's current deputy, will assume the top position at the Public Protection Cabinet.

Beshear said the moves reflect his administration's commitment to progress during his second term. "These leaders are incredible public servants who have dedicated themselves to this work, and these new positions will help us make even more progress," the governor said in a statement released Tuesday.