DFL Party Announces New Communications Team
John Stiles takes over as communications director; Eric Fought joins party as associate communications director
St. Paul (June 17, 2008) — The Minnesota DFL Party announced today the appointment of John Stiles as communications director and Eric Fought as associate communications director, effective Monday, June 16, 2008.
John Stiles, who has served for the last year as the DFL Party’s associate communications director, takes over as communications director following the departure of Kelly Schwinghammer.
Eric Fought joins the Minnesota DFL Party from Nebraska, where he previously served as communications director for the Nebraska Democratic Party and, most recently, as campaign manager for the U.S. Senate campaign of Tony Raimondo. An award-winning broadcast journalist, Fought brings more than 15 years of experience in communications and public relations to the DFL Party.
In addition to Democratic politics, in recent years Eric has worked extensively with non-profit organizations and government agencies. His previous roles include serving as regional director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Navy and communications director for a statewide child-advocacy organization.
Fought is originally from Wisconsin, where he became active in Democratic politics at an early age.
“We are extremely pleased that John Stiles has chosen to accept the position of communications director and that Eric Fought has joined our team in Minnesota,” said Minnesota DFL Associate Chair Donna Cassutt. “The experience that they each bring in messaging skill, rapid response and political acumen ensures that they will be effective advocates for the DFL Party and our entire ticket throughout this cycle and beyond.”
