Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin has joined Washington's Purple Strategies as a senior advisor while holding the state position.
The former Republican Congressman and aide to Karl Rove in the Bush White House was elected lieutenant governor in November and took up that part-time role on Jan. 13. The firm noted may former lieutenant governors held simultaneous public and private employment.
Purple Strategies president and CEO Steve McMahon said Griffin's experience in politics and the Army Reserve will help shape public opinion for clients.
Griffin served as interim US Attorney in Arkansas but was never confirmed and was elected to Congress in 2010 serving as deputy majority whip and holding a post on the Ways and Means Committee.
Griffin is an 18-year Army Reserve veteran.
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