Jan
21
Written by:
Mark Lavergne
1/21/2011 3:26 PM
Today the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation bid farewell to Justin Keener, promoted David Guenthner, and hired Joshua Treviño.
Justin Keener, TPPF's vice president of policy and communications, is leaving to start a public affairs practice with Kris Heckmann. TPPF president Brooke Rollins congratulated Keener and thanked him for helping expand the Foundation's ability to influence the public policy debate.
Guenthner, TPPF's director of media and government relations—and former managing editor of The Lone Star Report—has been promoted to senior communications director. He will now manage the Foundation's communications initiatives, reporting to TPPF executive director Arlene Wohlgemuth. Rollins commended his efforts to expand TPPF's social media and traditional media outreach.
TPPF has also hired Joshua Treviño, for the new position of senior projects director. He previously served as the vice president for public policy at the Pacific Research Institute, the TPPF of California (God bless 'em). His background includes extensive experience in the government, military, non-profit, campaign, and private sectors. He is a co-founder of the popular conservative blog RedState.com. “Joshua is someone we have known and respected for several years, and we are thrilled that we finally have the opportunity to bring him onto our team,” Rollins said.