Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008

CONTACT: Leslie Shedd
(202) 225-5565

Lucas Welcomes New Press Secretary

Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Lucas has hired Leslie Shedd to serve as the press secretary for his congressional office.  Shedd began earlier this month and will be working out of his Washington, D.C. office.

“I am delighted to welcome Leslie to the team,” Lucas stated.  “Her experience and background will be a great addition to our office and I look forward to working with her.”

Shedd received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, and recently graduated from the University of the District of Columbia School of Law.  She is the daughter of Pat and Madelyn Shedd of Greenville, South Carolina, where she grew up.

Before joining Congressman Lucas’ office, Shedd served as the deputy press secretary to Congressman Brian Bilbray of California.  In addition, while attending law school she interned in the Office of Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Office of the Vice President.

Leslie can be reached at (202) 225-5565 or via email at leslie.shedd@mail.house.gov.

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