THOMPSON ANNOUNCES KEY COMMITTEE STAFF, ADVISORS IN IOWA
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson announced today that four more prominent Iowa Republicans, including the state chairman of the Iowa College Republicans and the former Iowa Speaker of the House, have signed on to his presidential exploratory committee
We are building a strong team in Iowa that is committed to bringing America together again and developing common sense solutions to the problems that face our families," Thompson said. "I am highly honored that they are joining the exploratory committee."
The additions to Thompson's Iowa team include:
Chad Olsen, Forbes 2000 political director. Olsen will manage the exploratory committee and will serve as Iowa campaign manager, should Thompson decide to run for President in 2008.
Ron Corbett will serve as senior advisor to the exploratory committee.
Bobby Kaufmann will serve as Thompson's events coordinator.
Gwen Ecklund will serve as an advisor to the exploratory committee.
The four join two key team members who signed on last month:
Steve Grubbs, Bob Dole's state co-chairman in 1996, Grubbs will serve as a consultant to the exploratory committee.
Brian Dumas, Alexander for President in 1996 and 1999, will serve as a consultant to the exploratory committee.
"Tommy Thompson has a proven record of getting things done, both at the federal level and especially as Governor of Wisconsin," Olsen said. "He is a leader who is not afraid to tackle the tough issues facing the country, and that is what America needs."
