Tim Hudak works quickly to put team together
Dear Colleagues,
When the Legislature resumes this fall, we will need a team that is ready and eager to hold the Dalton McGuinty government to account and that can help prepare us to defeat them in 2011. We know that Ontario needs a government that will take them in a new direction and that has a plan for economic renewal, lower taxes, responsible public spending and a secure future for our province. Today, I am pleased to share with you the appointment of six key members of our team.
Barbara Cowieson returns to Queens Park as Executive Director of PC Services. Barbara is no stranger to Queen’s Park, having served the Caucus and staff for almost 35 years and I am thrilled that she has decided to re-join us. She will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of PC Caucus Services. We thank Barbara for her volunteer work under interim leader Mr. Runciman and welcome her as part of our team.
Laurie Scott will focus her energy on the Party, specifically readying our Riding Associations for the 2011 election. As part of her new role as Special Advisor to the Leader of the PC Party, she will develop and run a Speakers’ Bureau to co-ordinate Caucus Members with riding fundraisers and events. Laurie will also serve as the Caucus’ Liaison with the Party and Leader’s Office. Laurie’s past experience as MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock will be invaluable in both roles.
Allan Williams will be Director of Outreach. Allan has over 20 years experience in outreach, organization, communications and policy and was most recently Deputy Chief of Staff to interim Leader Bob Runciman. Allan and his team will be responsible for strengthening our relationships with opinion leaders and stakeholders across the province, including a focus on community outreach.
Jennifer Reid will be Press Secretary in the Leader’s Office. Jennifer has more than ten years experience as a journalist including her most recent position as the Queen’s Park Correspondent for CH News in Hamilton. Jennifer served as Press Secretary in the Leader’s Office in 2009 and as my Executive Assistant in the recent leadership campaign.
Sonia Richards joins us in the Leader's Office as Manager and Personal Secretary to the Leader. Sonia Richards comes to us from the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association where she is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. Sonia has also worked closely with Tim as Minister of Northern Development and Mines and in two subsequent portfolios.
Trisha Rinneard will be Executive Assistant to the Leader. Trisha will be responsible for ensuring I am prepared and briefed for all meetings and tour and will travel with me throughout the Province. Trisha first joined me in my MPP office as Legislative Assistant in 2006 and became my Executive Assistant in 2008.
I’m delighted that such talented individuals have accepted the invitation to work as part of our Queen’s Park staff as we prepare for the next provincial election. Their unique combination of energy and experience will serve our team well. Please join me in welcoming everyone to the team.
Tim Hudak
