trevor francisTrevor Francis, a former FleishmanHillard, Burson-Marsteller executive and Republican National Committee communications director, has joined JDA Frontline, the GOP powerhouse PA firm based in Washington.

The 20-year D.C. veteran held the senior VP slot in FH’s PA unit and managing director post at B-M.

Francis also did a stint as press secretary in the Dept. of Commerce.

Kevin Madden, executive VP at FDA Frontline, said in a statement that Francis has a “shared commitment to building a firm focused on creativity and delivering results.”

He was Mitt Romney’s senior advisor during the 2012 presidential campaign and national press secretary for his 2008 quest for the Republican nomination.

Jim Dyke, communications advisor to former President George W. Bush and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, is president of JDA Frontline.