Former WGN newsman and campaign spokesman adds experience, credibility

WOODRIDGE, Ill., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Mack Communications, a Chicago-based public affairs and public relations firm, announced today that former WGN Radio News Director Wes Bleed has joined the company as a vice president.  Bleed was most recently Communications Director for Republican Kirk Dillard's campaign for Illinois governor.

"Wes has a strong reputation as a solid and ethical journalist with a long history in the Chicago media," said Mack Communications President Gary Mack.  "His experience will offer an insider's perspective to media relations, while his business and government relationships along with his credibility will be a real asset for our diverse client base."

For the past 25 years, Bleed, 51, could be heard reporting and anchoring the news on WGN Radio.  He served as assignment editor, assistant news director and news director.  For many years, Wes was host of Dateline 720, a "live" weekly public affairs program.  He also could be heard nationally as a contributing reporter for the ABC Radio Network.

"I'm thrilled to work with Gary Mack, someone I have known for years as I've covered the news in Chicago and Illinois," said Bleed.  "I believe Gary is one of the most effective and credible voices in public affairs and media relations in Illinois because of his knowledge, contacts and unique experience."

Mack was the Chicago press secretary for former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.  He also worked for Edgar when Edgar was Illinois Secretary of State.  Mack started his own firm in 1996, specializing in public affairs and media relations consulting.

Bleed joined the Dillard campaign last year.  He served as campaign spokesman and was responsible for speech-writing, press relations and campaign web site content.  He begins his new duties immediately.

Wes is a 1980 graduate of Wheaton College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication.

Mack Communications is a full-service boutique firm representing public and corporate clients, specializing in issues and reputation management, media relations, crisis communications, government relations, grass tops advocacy, and integrated digital media strategies.

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