Cerron Cade was appointed by Governor John C. Carney Jr. in January of 2021 and confirmed by members of the 151st General Assembly. As the Director of the Delaware Office of Management and Budget and a member of Governor Carney’s Cabinet, Cerron facilitates the preparation and implementation of the Governor’s policy agenda by providing objective policy analysis and fiscal management. Under Cerron’s leadership, OMB is responsible for managing all of the state’s assets which includes our facilities, land, and financial resources.

Prior to his OMB appointment, Cerron served as Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department of Labor since 2018, expanding access to job training and strengthening labor law enforcement throughout the state. Most recently, he led Delaware’s workforce development and Unemployment Insurance programs through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout his career in public service, Cerron has worked as a Legislative Aide in the Delaware State House of Representatives, Deputy County Director for U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Projects Director for then Congressman John Carney, Legislative Liaison for former Governor Jack Markell, and as the Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business; leading the state’s efforts to attract businesses and goodpaying jobs to Delaware.

Cerron has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Delaware State University. He currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife, Kasmira, and daughters, Jonnie and Toni.