 Dan Arsenault |
Boston’s O’Neill and Assocs. has recruited Dan Arsenault to spearhead its Hartford government affairs unit.
He’s the former public information manager for the Connecticut Dept. of Housing and assistant to the chief of staff to former Governor Dan Malloy. Arsenault also worked on the campaign of Ned Lamont, the governor of the Nutmeg State.
At O’Neill, he provides legislative, policy, PA and communications support for clients.
Thomas O’Neill III, founder of the firm and former Massachusetts lieutenant governor, praised Arsenault’s extensive background in state government relations and media relations.
The firm has handled Massport, General Motors, Pepsico, Boston Pride, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Tufts Medical Center and Boston Scientific.
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