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Douglas
J. Preisse
Douglas
J. Preisse's background combines almost two decades' experience
in local, state, and national politics, as well as several
years' experience in government service, consulting, and
direct lobbying. Doug's career includes a seven-year association
with the Ohio Senate, where he served as a majority caucus
staff member, legislative aide, and campaign manager for
several successful elections. He has maintained a
close association with senate members and staff by continuing
to be involved in the political process.
After serving as Political Director for George Voinovich's successful first bid
for Governor of Ohio, Doug served as Director of Constituent Affairs on the executive
staff of the Governor. This office's responsibilities included the establishment
of regional, economic development offices statewide; veterans' affairs; multicultural
affairs; constituent group communications; and the Governor's volunteerism initiatives.
Doug managed Governor Voinovich's reelection effort in 1994 in which Voinovich
won
reelection with the highest percentage of the vote since the early 19th Century.
Doug was appointed Executive Director of the 1992 and 1996 Republican Presidential
Campaigns in Ohio, in which he coordinated Presidential and Vice Presidential
travel and events development, and all aspects of the campaign in a major, targeted
state. Doug has played leadership roles in many other successful local and state
campaigns, most recently in the elections of the Treasurer of State Joe Deters,
United States Senator Mike DeWine, Congressman Pat Tiberi, and several targeted
Ohio House seats.
In 2004, Doug was elected Chairman of the Franklin
County Republican Party. This
organization oversees the operations of one of the largest county party organizations
in the country.
Doug's consulting and lobbying experience includes representing clients in the
legislative and executive arenas, as well as grassroots organization and strategies
involving local government.
In addition, Doug is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Columbus
Museum
of Art. He is also on the Program Committee for the Columbus Metropolitan
Club and a member of the Columbus International
Visitors Council.
Recently, Doug was asked to join the Prevent Blindness Ohio Nominating Board. For more information on Prevent Blindness Ohio, visit their homepage at http://www.preventblindness.org/Ohio/.
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