Texas-born Charley Levine, whom the Jerusalem Post hailed as a titan in the Anglo-Israel PR world, died Nov. 16 after a brief illness. He was 62.
The New York University graduate (philosophy) and holder of an MA (journalism) from University of Texas (Austin) handled PR for Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland, Hadassah and World Zionist Organization before emigrating to Israel in 1978.
He served as captain (reserves) in the Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson's Corps. and became friends/media advisors to Israel's former president Shimon Peres and ex-prime minister Shimon Peres.
Levine ran Charles Levine Communications, served as CEO of Ruder Finn/Israel and founded Lone Star Communications.
He advised Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu and American politicos Hillary Clinton, Michael Bloomberg, Ed Koch and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The online Jewish Press called Levine and wife, Shelley, "one of the most influential American couples in Israel."
Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of RF, said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of our former colleague, Charley Levine. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.”
Jeffrey Nesbit, who served as communications director for former vice president Dan Quayle, is named assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kate Bedingfield, White House communications director, will exit at the end of the month. Ben LaBolt, a longtime Biden adviser, will take the CD post.
Cathy Cochran, senior VP in Teneo’s Washington office, has rejoined the US Dept of Agriculture as director in its communications office.
Mexico is working with the DC-based Global Action on Gun Violence to push for “impactful gun violence prevention strategies” in the US.
Douglas Farrar, who was VP-communications and strategy at the Carnegie Center for International Peace, has joined the Federal Trade Commission as PA director.
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