Potomac Flacks: Romney Taps Gitcho as Communications Director

April 14, 2011

Romney Taps Gitcho as Communications Director

Today, the Romney for President Exploratory Committee announced that Gail Gitcho, a 10-year veteran of Republican campaigns and elections, will serve as Communications Director.

Gitcho most recently served as U.S. Senator Scott Brown’s (R-MA) Communications Director in Washington, where she helped manage a barrage of press for Brown after he found himself in the limelight for his come-from-behind victory to replace Ted Kennedy.

She also served as National Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, she was Mid-Atlantic Communications Director for John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid. She started the 2008 presidential cycle as a Regional Press Secretary for Romney for President. She was also Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw (R-FL) from 2004 to 2007.

Gitcho is a graduate of Ripon College. (PF tipster)

Posted by Matt Mackowiak on April 14, 2011 in 2012 , Campaigns , People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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