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* With Patty Schuh’s move to the governor’s office, he has big shoes to fill…
The following is a statement by Senate Republican Bill Brady on his selection of a new Press Secretary.
“I am excited to announce that Jason Gerwig will serve as my, and the Senate Republican caucus’ new Press Secretary beginning today,” said Brady (R-Bloomington). “Jason brings over 20 years of communications and government experience to this important position, and he’s been a well-respected, and valued, member of our staff. I look forward to working with him, and all or our staff, as we prepare for another important legislative session.”
Jason Gerwig’s biography:
Illinois Senate Republican Staff, Communications, 1996-2001
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, Legislative Liaison, 2001-2003
Illinois Republican Party, Communication’s Director, 2003-2005
DuPage County Board, Communication’s Manger, 2005-2010
DuPage County Health Department, External Affairs Manager, 2010-2013
FleishmanHillard, Vice President of Public Affairs, 2013-2015
Illinois Senate Republican Staff, Assistant to the Chief of Staff for Communications, 2016-2017
Illinois Senate Republican Staff, Press Secretary, 2017-present
* The bearded wonder himself…
* The Question: Your advice for Mr. Gerwig?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:36 pm
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Practice saying Madigan. At least 1,000 times a day.
Comment by Grand Avenue Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:38 pm
Good luck! You will do great
Comment by John Rawlssss Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:39 pm
Play in the Key of G to keep them focused.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:44 pm
Republican? Press Secretary? Doesn’t matter what you say, just be ready for an Ad Hominem onslaught!
Comment by DesperateForAStory Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:52 pm
There’s no apostrophe in “Communications.” Good luck.
Comment by Ray del Camino Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:53 pm
Never use a capo.
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:54 pm
Spot on, Ray, spot on.
Comment by I ride motorcycles Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:54 pm
You could learn a great deal by watching how John Patterson goes about his business.
That’s how I see the measuring stick.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 2:58 pm
Ray del Camino beat me to it.
Comment by ??? Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:04 pm
Don’t give em no lines and keep your hands to yourself
Comment by Sgt. Slaughter Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:05 pm
Smile a lot. Keep on playing your guitar to relieve the stress.
Comment by Joe M Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:06 pm
Schedule a lunch with former Sen. Radogno. Really.
Comment by Dome Gnome Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:11 pm
Be a decent human being. Smile and treat people with respect even when they seem to be treating you as a punching bag. That type of response/non-response freaks them out.
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:15 pm
Check your biography for mistakes/typos BEFORE sending the press release
Comment by Ooops Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:17 pm
Great move by Brady, Gerwig is a good dude.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:17 pm
Just take everyday ‘one piece at a time’ or else ‘Sunday morning comin down’ will ‘hurt.’
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:25 pm
Keep an optimistic prospective … and no more singing Johnny’s Ring of Fire.
Comment by We'll See Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:44 pm
Walk the line and try not to end up in Folsom Prison.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:49 pm
What ever ‘it’ is, always get it in writing.
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 3:57 pm
Good luck Jason, you’ll be terrific. You’re in a chamber that WANTS to work together. Remind your boss of that from time to time.
Comment by Carhartt Union Negotiating Team Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 4:00 pm
You saw how Sean Spicer handled the job?
Do the opposite.
Comment by King Louis XVI Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 4:11 pm
Learn your chords so you don’t have to use a capo over there, Bob Dylan.
Comment by FellowStrangeBedFellow Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 4:28 pm
I have known Jason for a long time. He’s a great guy. He should just be himself.
Comment by City Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 5:11 pm
Get rid of the Capo real guitarist never use those.
Comment by Cler dcn Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 6:27 pm
Brush up on a drop G tuning
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 6:50 pm
Open minded
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 7:13 pm
Probably a good time to drop the parody Twitter accounts.
Comment by Jimmy Baseball Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 8:24 pm
Your dry sense of humor will go a long way…
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Oct 25, 17 @ 10:38 pm
He is from Evergreen Park. He will do great.
Comment by Eire17 Thursday, Oct 26, 17 @ 8:26 am
I’m not sure what a Communication’s Manger does, but I hope it has prepared you for the job.
Comment by Free Set of Steak Knives Thursday, Oct 26, 17 @ 8:37 am
What exactly is a “Communication’s Manger”?
Comment by Flippy Thursday, Oct 26, 17 @ 8:40 am
Someone who explains there’s no crib for a bed.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Oct 26, 17 @ 9:14 am