Clark Campaign: New National Vice-Chairs

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For Immediate Release
Date: January 17, 2004


Clark Campaign Announces Nancy Parrish National Vice-Chair

Little Rock - The Clark for President campaign today announced the appointment of Nancy Parrish to the position of National Vice-Chair of the campaign. As the campaign's Vice-Chair, she will provide policy and strategic guidance to the campaign's finance and political operations.

"Everybody here is delighted. Nancy has quickly become a crucial part of our Little Rock organization. Her experience and guidance have made the campaign even more effective," Clark Campaign Chairman Eli Segal said.

Nancy Parrish is a political veteran of the Carter and Clinton Campaigns. She served as Chair of the Coordinated Campaign in Florida in 1980, and served as Georgia Campaign Manager for the Clinton Gore Campaign in 1992. She is a veteran of many Georgia campaigns, including those of former Governor Roy Barnes, Congressman Buddy Darden, and Martin Luther King III. Parrish worked as a consultant for the Democratic National Committee and the Georgia Democratic Party throughout the 1980's and 1990's.


For Immediate Release
Date: January 17, 2004


Clark Campaign Announces Gordon Giffin Vice-Chair Of The National Steering Committee

Little Rock - The Clark for President Campaign today announced Gordon Giffin as the National Vice-Chair of the National Steering Committee and will be responsible for Southeast campaign coordination.

"Wes Clark has the intelligence, the integrity and the experience to lead our country during a difficult period in our history. His service to our nation is one that instills confidence and respect in all Americans. He is the Democrat in this race that embodies Southern values and will run strongly not only in the South, but across the country."

Giffin, former Ambassador to Canada, is a veteran of both Georgia and national politics. He was treasurer for Sam Nunn's Senate campaign and Georgia chair of the Clinton-Gore '92 and '96 campaigns. He also currently serves on the Council on Foreign Relations, the Board of Trustees for the Carter Center and the Board of Advisors of the Woodrow Wilson International Center.

The National Steering Committee provides guidance on major policy and strategic issues of the Clark campaign, organizes leaders across the country for Clark and advocates for the campaign.

Source: Clark 04