LEVICK Adds Senior Issue Campaign and Advocacy Expertise with Hiring of Hans Klingler

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LEVICK continues its rapid expansion into issue campaigns and public affairs with the addition of seasoned GOP political operative, Hans Klingler, a well-known Republican strategist who has run numerous Congressional, Senate and Gubernatorial campaigns.

Most recently, Klingler served as Chief of Staff to House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, running the Congressman's personal office and directing all communications, legislative, and political strategies for the Chairman's Homeland Security Committee. Before that, Klingler also served as Chief of Staff to House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling.

"Hans Klingler is one of the country's most sought after political minds, and we want to harness his unmatched skill at framing an issue in ways that connect with target audiences," said Mark Irion, President of LEVICK. "Hans has served some of the most accomplished elected officials in the nation, helping them get elected and then helping to accomplish their agendas. These are precisely the skills needed to help our clients communicate trust and change minds."

In addition to his 25 years of political work, Klingler also has agency experience where he served as consultant and spokesman for Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, political parties, and nonprofit groups.

"I am so excited to join the LEVICK team," Klingler added. "In the rapidly changing communications battle, LEVICK's talent and experience is second to none. This group of cutting edge communications professionals has such a stellar reputation for communicating trust that I jumped at the chance to be a part of this great firm."

Klingler is the latest addition to LEVICK's expanding issue advocacy and public affairs group, which includes former Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) and Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton.

SOURCE LEVICK