Kirt Rothe Joins SpecOps Communications As Senior Vice President Of The Firm's Military, Law Enforcement & Tactical Practice
Department of Homeland Security Branch Chief, Former United States Army Major And Combat Veteran Transitions From 25 Years Of Military & LE Service To An Asymmetrical New York Based Public Relations Firm
NEW YORK, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SpecOps Communications, a full-service strategic media relations & digital agency built on the special operations model, announced today that Kirt Rothe has joined the team as Senior Vice President.
The firm's founder and CEO, Adam Handelsman, states, "Kirt's service, a distinguished military and LE career, offers a public affairs and communications perspective not found in the civilian or private sector. His insight, experience and leadership will provide SpecOps Communications' current and future clientele with a unique level of access, expertise and action. We are truly honored and excited that he's joining the team."
Kirt Rothe, SVP, said, "After meeting Adam over a year ago, I was not only impressed with his firm and philosophy but his moral compass and a diligence devoted to helping the veteran community. I am looking forward to joining the SpecOps team and helping to establish a practice, which empowers under-served sectors and markets with results, not lip-service."
Prior to joining SpecOps Communications Kirt Rothe returned to the Department of Homeland Security as Branch Chief of the DHS's Glynco Training Directorate where he supervised and conducted applied research in order to keep the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) at the cutting edge of Law Enforcement, as well as serving as the agency's spokesperson in a variety of Law Enforcement topics.
Over the course of his decorated military career, which included multiple combat missions, Kirt rose to the rank of Major. He retired from active duty in 2010 due to injuries sustained from an IED attack in Afghanistan. From 2007 to 2009 he served as a Team Leader responsible for training and the tactical deployment of the Afghan National Civil Order Police. He served two missions in Iraq between 2005 to 2006 in support of Operation Nobel Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His US Army and National Guard service includes multiple deployments at bases across the nation with a maintained focus on training, tactics and protective services.
Prior to his military service, Kirt held positions at DHS, as a Special Agent with the TSA -Federal Air Marshal Division, as well as multiple law enforcement agencies. He holds a Master's Degree from the American Military Institute and BA in Criminal Justice from Chaminade University.
Now, in its third year, SpecOps Communications has established itself as the firm companies and brands are turning to for personalized service and the strategic results vital for success.
About SpecOps Communications
SpecOps Communications is a full-service Media, Digital and Social communications agency dedicated to delivering precision accuracy and actionable results, not billable hours. The company is modeled on the Special Operations concept—specialized teams of highly trained professionals can achieve results in a superior, more efficient and cost-effective manner than the slow, conventional, firm that is burdened in red tape and layers of oversight.
With experience rooted on both the client-side and agency world, SpecOps clientele receive a unique perspective built on the ability to listen, communicate and implement. Campaigns and programs are strategically designed to address clients' specific goals and objectives by creatively reaching and influencing both targeted and mass-market audiences.
For more information visit www.SpecOpsComm.com.
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