Welch for Congress Announces Additions to Campaign Team

By WELCH FOR PA

MEDIA, PA – Building off of his grassroots momentum and a renewed commitment to taking back the 7th Congressional District, Republican candidate for Congress Steven Welch today announced the addition of three key members to his campaign team. The announcement follows Joe Sestak’s decision to run for the United States Senate, making the district a top target for both parties in the 2010 elections. Welch has spent the past several months meeting local leaders and party activists, and is continuing his efforts to run a new style of campaigning and engaging voters.

BrabenderCox will handle media production, Public Opinion Strategies (POS) with be the campaign’s pollster and Net Power Strategy with be in charge of new media strategies.

“I am very fortunate to have such seasoned professionals join our team, and their proven track records on tough campaigns will help us bring back responsibility and accountability to Congress,” said Welch.

“Steve is a dynamic candidate who brings a message of fiscal responsibility with a proven record of creating jobs and innovative solutions in the private sector,” said John Brabender, managing partner of BrabenderCox. “He is a tireless campaigner who will work 24-7 and help the Republican Party take back the 7th District.”

BrabenderCox is the premier media firm for Pennsylvania campaigns, responsible for an overwhelming amount of Congressional and statewide wins for Republican candidates. They will be responsible for paid advertising and message development. To learn more, visit www.brabendercox.com.

POS is a leading polling firm that has worked on Pennsylvania political races since 1991, including work for former Governor Tom Ridge. POS’ efforts will be lead by Gene Ulm, a leading political strategist and pollster. Gene has extensive experience polling on behalf of successful U.S. Senate, gubernatorial, congressional and state legislative campaigns for nearly 20 years. To learn more, visit www.pos.org.

Net Power Strategy is headed by Phil Musser, who served as a senior advisor to the Presidential campaign of Mitt Romney (R-MA), the campaigns of Governor Matt Blunt (R-MO) and Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA). Phil previously served as the Executive Director of the Republican Governors Association, and was recently named their Finance Co-Chairman. To learn more, visit www.netpowerstrategy.com/.

“We have seen a tremendous response to someone from the private sector seeking public office,” added Welch. “We will continue reaching out to 7th District voters and party leaders to earn their trust and respect. At the same team, we will build our team with volunteers and professionals from the region who are committed to engaging voters and a new style of campaigning.”

Welch was the founder of the Mitos group, an industry leader in biotechnology manufacturing. He sold the company in 2007, and co-founded DreamIt Ventures, a company that provides aspiring entrepreneurs with funding, pro-bono services and mentoring. To date, the group has helped almost 100 entrepreneurs and small business owners gain access to necessary tools, helping them towards their dreams.

For his work with DreamIt Ventures, in 2008 Steve was selected as a member of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 under 40, as well as being named its Entrepreneur of the Year. Most recently Steven was awarded the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship to build bridges internationally in small business communities to drive job creation and economic development.

To learn more about Steve Welch, visit www.WELCHforPA.com.

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