Frank Schubert, the conservative Catholic whose Sacramento public affairs firm played a key role in the PR efforts that sank same-sex marriage in California, is leaving Schubert Flint PA after nine years.
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Schubert, who was a partner at Goddard Claussen Porter Novelli before setting up shop in 2003, said he is handing the reins to partner Jeff Flint, who becomes president.
"I don't want my work on social issues to continue to overshadow the people who work for me, or the clients we serve,” he said. “By stepping away from the company, I will be able to continue to work on the issues I care about while allowing the remaining leadership and staff of the firm to pursue the excellent work they are doing for clients, and to continue to grow the business going forward.”
Schubert said he will set up a consulting firm, Mission: Public Affairs, focused on social issues like “protecting life, strengthening families, preserving traditional marriage and protecting religious liberties.” HE said he is already engaged in ballot initiatives in several states.
Flint is a veteran of Russo Marsh + Rogers, a PR shop aligned with conservative causes. Schubert said Flint is expected to restructure and re-brand the firm.