hans klingerHans Klinger, who was chief of staff to House Committee on Homeland Security chairman Michael McCaul, has joined Levick.

He ran the personal office of the Texas Republican Congressman and directed the security panel's communications, legislative and political strategies.

Earlier, McCaul served as chief of staff to House Republican Conference chair Jeb Hensarling, who also hails from the Lone Star State.

Mark Irion, Levick president, said Klinger is "one of the country's most sought after political minds" with an "unmatched skill at framing an issue in ways that connect with target audiences."

Those skills, he continued, are "needed to help our clients communicate trust and change minds."