Bradley A. Blakeman joins Gordon C. James Public Relations
Blakeman brings notable experience to firm’s Washington, DC office

WASHINGTON, DC (May 8, 2006) – Gordon C. James Public Relations announced today that Bradley A. Blakeman, former deputy assistant to President George W. Bush for appointments and scheduling, will join its Washington, DC office as a senior advisor.

Blakeman brings over 30 years of expertise in the political arena. In addition to serving as a member of the President’s senior staff from 2001 to 2003, he has served as the director of scheduling for President Bush’s transition team in 2000, senior coordinator for logistics for the Bush-Cheney recount in Florida, and senior lead advance representative for the Bush-Cheney 2000 election. Blakeman also served as the lead advance representative for the Bush-Quayle elections in 1988 and 1992, and the White House from 1980 to 1993.

Blakeman is currently the president of Kent Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm focused on providing strategic confidential corporate and government advice and counsel. He also appears regularly on the FOX News Network as an on-air political commentator and has commented on shows including ABC’s Nightline, MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews, BBC, CNN and various national and regional radio programs.

“It’s an honor to have Brad join our team at GCJPR,” said Gordon James, president of Gordon C. James Public Relations. “I’ve worked with him closely over the years and I know he will be a valuable new resource for our clients.”

Blakeman has a Juris Doctor degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro College and graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

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