By Kevin McCauley
Cliff Stearns, the 12-term Republican Congressman from Florida who was defeated last year in a primary by Tea Party-backed Ted Yoho, has joined APCO Worldwide as senior advisor and member of the independent firm’s International Advisory Council.
The 71-year-old Stearns chaired the oversight and investigations subcommittee and was Republican leader on the communications, technology and Internet subcommittee.
APCO CEO Margery Kraus, in making the announcement, touted Stearns expertise in telecom and international trade sectors.
At APCO, he joins a roster of former Congressmen including Dan Glickman, Don Bonker, Mike Oxley, Baron Hill and Senator Don Riegle. |