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> From: Governor Tom Vilsack <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Governor Tom Vilsack <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:47:22 -0600
> To: Mailings from the Iowa Governor's Office <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: FW: Vilsack, Pederson announce new administration appointments
>
>> For Immediate Release:
>> For More Information:
>> Wednesday, November 20, 2002                        Dawn
>> Wilson, 515-281-0167
>>
>> Vilsack, Pederson announce new administration appointments
>>
>> Governor Tom Vilsack and Lt. Governor Sally Pederson today released the
>> following statement:
>>
>> "Understanding how critical our relationship with the federal government is,
>> and contemplating the expanded responsibilities as a senior governor in both
>> the National and Democratic Governors Associations, we have asked our Chief
>> of Staff, John Cacciatore, to explore how we can improve Iowa's opportunities
>> at the national level - both in making our case in Washington and in working
>> with other governors for federal policies that help the states.  We have
>> requested John's rapid review of our current efforts on national issues from
>> Medicare and Medicaid funding to rural development and biotechnology.  Upon
>> his completion of that review, we are hopeful that John will lead Iowa's
>> efforts to impact federal policymaking - working with our congressional
>> delegation and others.  John's stewardship of state policies during one of
>> our most challenging times has prepared him well for this new assignment.  He
>> can help us ensure that we receive the hearing in Washington that Iowans need
>> and deserve.
>>
>> "We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Gleason, who has served as
>> Iowa's Director of Public Health for the past four years, has agreed to serve
>> as Chief of Staff in our second administration.  Dr. Gleason has provided
>> strong leadership on challenges from upgrading emergency preparedness for
>> possible bioterrorism attacks to combating the West Nile virus.  He also
>> co-chaired our successful effort to redesign and streamline state government,
>> to make it serve Iowans better.  We are confident that Steve's wisdom,
>> experience and strong leadership skills will help us achieve our goals for
>> Iowa's future.
>>
>> "We are also pleased that Elisabeth Buck has agreed to serve as Deputy Chief
>> of Staff.  As Director of Administration for the past four years, Lis has
>> ably managed all of the activities of the Governor's Office affecting Iowa
>> residents and constituency groups.  Prior to our election, she managed the
>> offices of the past two Iowa Attorneys General.  Her excellent administrative
>> skills will ensure that good ideas are put into practice, and that Iowans
>> receive the effective service they expect and deserve from state government."
>>
>> "We are happy to announce that Dawn Wilson will continue her role as Deputy
>> Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Lt. Governor.  Dawn has done great
>> work for the Administration advising us on issues ranging from homeland
>> security and public safety to labor and economic development matters.  We
>> look forward to her continued commitment to serving the administration and
>> the people of Iowa.
>>
>> Governor Vilsack and Lt. Governor Pederson also announced the following
>> members of their senior staff:
>>
>> Dusky Terry was appointed as Senior Advisor to the Governor.  In this role,
>> Terry will work to coordinate Vilsack's special initiatives and programs.
>> Terry has previously served in the administration in the roles of Legislative
>> Director, Policy Advisor, and Constituent Casework Coordinator.  Most
>> recently Terry served on the 2002 Vilsack-Pederson re-election campaign.
>> Terry is a Greenfield native and graduate of the University of Northern Iowa.
>>
>> John Lapp, campaign manager of the 2002 Vilsack-Pederson re-election
>> campaign, will be returning to the Governor's Office to serve as
>> Communications Director.  Lapp previously served as Vilsack's Deputy Chief of
>> Staff and as Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressmen Ken Lucas and Steve Israel.
>> Lapp has a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a M.P.A. from the George
>> Washington University.
>>
>> Brian Gentry will continue to serve as Legal Counsel to the Governor/Lt.
>> Governor.  Prior to Gentry's tenure with the Vilsack-Pederson administration,
>> he practiced law with the Brick-Gentry law firm of Des Moines.  Gentry is a
>> graduate of Lake Forest College and the University of Iowa School of Law.
>>
>> Dick Oshlo was named as the Policy Coordinator for the Administration. Oshlo
>> has most recently served as a Policy Advisor to the Governor and Lt. Governor
>> in the areas of environment, transportation, and public safety. Oshlo
>> previously served as Chief of Staff to US Senator John Culver.  A native of
>> Council Bluffs, Oshlo is a graduate of Drake University and the Maxwell
>> Graduate School.
>>
>> "We have assembled a great team and we know that they will help us to lead
>> our state by creating the best education, health care and economic programs
>> in the nation."
>>
>>
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>>  <<Vilsack staff appointments 11.20.02.doc>>

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