------ Forwarded Message > 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." >> >> >> #### >> <<Vilsack staff appointments 11.20.02.doc>> ------ End of Forwarded Message - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For SC email list T-and-C, send: GET TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS.CURRENT to [log in to unmask]