Potomac Flacks: Bush 43 Spokesman Sherzer Departs for Dallas-Based BioTech Company; Ford Takes over Duties

May 23, 2011

Bush 43 Spokesman Sherzer Departs for Dallas-Based BioTech Company; Ford Takes over Duties

David Sherzer, the Communications Director and Personal Aide to former President George W. Bush, has announced he is departing the office to work for Reata Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company based in the Dallas area. Sherzer has worked for President Bush for the last nine years.

Sherzer says “it’s definitely tough to leave President Bush,” but that he is “looking forward to working for a great company that has the potential to save and improve a lot of lives.”

Sherzer is a native of Bethesda, MD and a graduate of Dartmouth University.

The office of the former President announced that Freddy Ford will replace Sherzer as spokesman. (PF tipster)

Posted by Matt Mackowiak on May 23, 2011 in Former Presidents , In the States , People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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