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WASHINGTON - Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today he has promoted Casey Aden-Wansbury to lead his new communications team. Aden-Wansbury will become Communications Director, replacing Matt Gobush, who is leaving to become Manager of Executive Communications for Exxon Mobil Corporation. Aden-Wansbury has been a member of Lieberman’s communications team for four years, the last two as press secretary.
“For the past two years Matt Gobush has not only quite ably led my communications team, he has been a trusted advisor on the defense and foreign policy issues that comprise a core part of my work in the Senate,” Lieberman said. “He was with me during a critical time for Connecticut and the nation. I am grateful for the work he has done on behalf of the people of Connecticut and I wish him all the best in his new endeavor.”
“There is no one better qualified to take the helm from Matt than Casey Aden-Wansbury,” Lieberman said. “Casey has been my spokeswoman and an integral part of my communications team for the past four years and she brings a wealth of Senate, campaign and private sector experience, as well as a thorough understanding of my priorities, to her new position.”
Gobush is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. From 2001-2003 he was the Communications Director for the Democratic Staff of the House International Relations Committee, also serving as the press secretary for Ranking Member Tom Lantos since 2002. During the 2000 presidential election cycle, Gobush served as the National Security Spokesman and Speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign. Prior to that, he served in senior communications positions with the White House National Security Council from 1998 – 2000.
“I would like to thank Senator Lieberman for giving me the opportunity to serve on his staff for the past two years,” Gobush said. “I am honored to have worked for someone who serves his constituents with such honor and integrity. I leave here proud of what we’ve accomplished, and confident that under Casey’s leadership the communications office will function better than ever.”
Before joining Lieberman’s staff, Aden-Wansbury served as Deputy Press Secretary at the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential campaign, where she worked closely with coordinated campaigns in battleground states to communicate the Democrats' national message. Prior to the DNC, Aden-Wansbury worked on a range of telecommunications, technology and entertainment industry issues, first for Podesta Associates, headed by longtime Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta, then for Simon Strategies, headed by Greg Simon, former senior advisor to Vice President Al Gore. During her tenure in Lieberman’s office Aden-Wansbury has also taken time off to lend her communications skills to Senator Lieberman’s presidential campaign, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic National Convention and the Ohio Democratic Coordinated Campaign. A native of Eureka, California, Aden-Wansbury graduated with honors from Smith College with a degree in government.
"I have been honored to work for Senator Lieberman, a leader I deeply respect and admire, for what has been an exciting four years and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead his communications team,” Aden-Wansbury said. “I could not have asked for a better mentor than my predecessor Matt and his talent and professionalism have set a high standard that we are committed to continue.”
Lieberman also announced the promotion of Rob Sawicki to be his Press Secretary. Sawicki, a native of Fairfield, Connecticut, earned a bachelor’s degree from Sacred Heart University. Sawicki, who has served as Lieberman’s Deputy Press Secretary since 2003, has worked for Lieberman since 1999 and served as Lieberman’s New Mexico State Press Secretary during the 2004 presidential campaign.
“I could not be more pleased to have Rob as my spokesman,” Lieberman said. “For the past six years, he has served my office very ably in a number of different roles, and I have no doubt he will continue to excel in his new role.”
“I feel truly privileged to have been able to spend the past six years working for Senator Lieberman, and I’m thrilled that he has afforded me the opportunity to be his spokesman,” Sawicki said. “Casey has left big shoes for me to fill, but I am lucky to have her right next door to help make my transition as smooth as possible.”
As Lieberman's Communications Director, Aden-Wansbury will have responsibility for developing Senator Lieberman’s message strategy and managing his communications operation. In his role as Press Secretary, Sawicki will have responsibility for day-to-day contact with members of the Connecticut and national media.
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