RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Esparza is the first Latino cabinet leader in North Carolina history In his new role as DOA Secretary, Gabriel J. Esparza will oversee government operations spanning from building construction, facility maintenance, purchasing and contracting, and state vehicles to mail services, surplus, state properties and parking. * * * Today in his hometown of Ch  more