Travis Considine, a Republican political operative who was press secretary for Gov. Rick Perry's 2016 presidential bid, has joined Hill+Knowlwon Strategies as a VP in Austin.
Considine was a press deputy in Perry's gubernatorial office and press secretary to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. He co-directed Sen. John McCain's 2008 war room during his presidential run.
Considine reports to GM Merrill Davis in Austin, where H+K has about 40 staffers and its 2010 merger partner, Public Strategies, has deep roots.
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
