Lobbying World: DHS assistant secretary jumps to Squire Patton Boggs

Bridget McGovern has joined Squire Patton Boggs as a partner. McGovern was most recently assistant secretary for trade and economic security at the Department of Homeland Security.

Mike Reed, former chief of staff for the Republican National Committee (RNC), is joining Cornerstone Government Affairs. Reed held several roles at the RNC, and before that, he was communications director to former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R).

The Zero Emission Transportation Association hired Rebecca Konolige as director of federal affairs. Konolige was a professional staff member on the House Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee.

Evan Bender joined the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association as a director of government affairs. He was district director and legislative director for Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas).

Chad Smith joined American Bridge 21st Century as director of special projects. He was most recently deputy press secretary at the Department of Energy and worked for President Biden’s White House, transition team and 2020 campaign.

Beth Tritter joined FGS Global as a partner in the firm’s Washington office. Tritter was most recently the director of the COVID-19 response team at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

LSG added former NBC News journalist Molly Roecker as a senior director in the communications practice. Roecker was most recently a producer for NBC’s White House unit.

The Brunswick Group named Henry Timms its next CEO. Timms is the president and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

The lobbying firm Klein/Johnson Group acquired Perry Bayliss Government Relations, a lobbying firm that specializes in telecommunications, media and technology.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies has promoted Rose Christ, C. Towner French and Joseph Hill to managing director.

Bombardier promoted Pete McAleer to vice president for U.S. government and defense affairs.