 Jack Deschauer |
Markstein has hired Jack Deschauer as a strategic consultant in its Washington, D.C. office. Deschauer joins Markstein from LEVICK, where he was a senior vice president, co-managing the corporate affairs practice and leading crisis teams.
At LEVICK, Deschauer worked across numerous industries with such clients as CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Pratt & Whitney, the United States Olympic Committee, World TeamTennis and Carnival Cruise Lines.
He previously was a senior director at Qorvis Communications, where he worked on national communications programs for defense contractors; nutritional, health and wellness groups; and GQ and Scientific American magazines.
“Jack’s extensive experience working on complex communications issues for large entities complements the areas of Markstein that are experiencing the most rapid growth today,” said Markstein CEO Eileen Jaffe Markstein.
Markstein represents clients including Walmart, Encompass Health, Colonial Pipeline, Diversified Gas & Oil, the International Women’s Media Foundation and The World Games 2021 Birmingham.
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