Former Treasury Spokesman and DNC Communications Director Joins Top Public Affairs firm as Vice President
WASHINGTON —Today, SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) announced that former Treasury Department spokesman and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Communications Director Adam Hodge has joined the Washington-based public affairs team as a vice president to support the firm’s advocacy, corporate and crisis communications clients.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Adam to SKDK,” said managing director Hilary Rosen. “Whether managing a crisis or executing large-scale communications strategies, Adam has consistently demonstrated his resolve, creativity and leadership. His political acumen, strategic insight and knowledge of financial communications will make him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Adam joined SKDK from the Democratic National Committee where he was the communications director under interim Chair Donna Brazile. Before that, he served as a deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Treasury Department where he received the Distinguished Service Award. At Treasury, Adam led strategic communications efforts for domestic finance issues, focusing on regulation of financial markets, Treasury’s investment portfolio and real estate finance reform. He also directed the media strategy for several high profile legal challenges and Congressional investigations.
About SKDKnickerbocker:
SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) is one of the top communications and political consulting firms in the country and brings unparalleled strategic communications experience to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and labor unions as well as political committees and candidates. With offices in Washington, New York, Los Angeles and Albany, SKDK offers strategic support on how to manage a crisis, protect a brand, advocate an issue or win an election. In 2016, SKDK was named Global Public Affairs Agency of the Year, following consecutive wins for SKDK as North America Public Affairs Agency of both 2015 and 2016 by the influential Holmes Report.
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More about Adam Hodge:
Before working at the Treasury Department, Adam was a Regional Press Secretary at the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and served as the Press Secretary for House Majority Whip James Clyburn and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He also worked for former Senator Chris Dodd.
Adam hails from St. Croix, U.S.V.I., and is a graduate of Wesleyan University where he captained the golf team. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Cara, and son, Owen.