Winning Strategies Washington Announces Former Congressman Bob Franks Joins the Firm as Counsel
December 2, 2004
Washington, DC - Winning Strategies Washington, LLC is pleased to announce that former
Congressman Bob Franks has joined the bipartisan government relations firm. Mr. Franks, who represented
New Jersey's 7th District in Congress from 1992 until 2000, will serve of counsel to the fast-growing
lobbying shop.
Mr. Franks has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in public service, and has been a leader
in New Jersey politics and government for three decades. During his tenure in Congress, Mr. Franks
served on the Budget Committee, as well as the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. In the 106th
Congress, Mr. Franks became chairman of the new Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials
and Pipeline Transportation Subcommittee. He was co-chairman of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional
Coalition and founded the Congressional Task Force on Manufacturing. He also was a founder and co-chairman
of the Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, and sponsored numerous bills aimed at protecting
children.
Before serving in Congress, Mr. Franks was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for 13 years,
representing the 22nd District. Mr. Franks also served as New Jersey Republican State Chairman from 1987
to 1989 and again from 1990 to 1992 when he stepped down to run for Congress.
A key advisor to New Jersey Governor Tom Kean in his 1981 gubernatorial election, Mr. Franks went
on to manage the successful campaigns of New Jersey Congressmen Jim Courter and Dean Gallo.
"Rob is a great addition to our team our clients are best
served by people who have worked side-by-side with key Members
and who have planned and executed specific policy and funding
proposals through the legislative and appropriations process
to completion. We are excited to have him as part of the WSW
team," said Managing Partner Donna Mullins.
Mr. Franks is currently President of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ), based in Hillside,
NJ and will continue in that position. Established in 1997, HINJ is an association of 22 research-based
pharmaceutical and medical technology companies in New Jersey. Mr. Franks, who was appointed in August 2001,
is the second chief executive of the Institute.
Mr. Franks has a B.A. from DePauw University and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
He resides in Berkeley Heights, N.J., with his wife, Fran and their daughters, Kelly and Sara.
"Bob has been an effective and forceful advocate for New Jersey and its interests for over three decades.
He will bring that same dedication, passion and keen understanding of the legislative process to Winning
Strategies Washington and our clients. His vast experience in health care, transportation, economic development
and appropriations will provide Winning Strategies Washington with tremendous reach and depth on a host
of critical issues, and strengthen the firm's reputation for exceptional client service. We are very excited
to have him as part of the WSW team," said Managing Partner Donna Mullins.
About Winning Strategies Washington
WSW represents a broad range of clients including: state,
county and local governments; private and public universities
and community colleges; Fortune 500 companies; small and medium-sized
companies; private health foundations and trade associations;
major medical facilities including hospitals, clinics and
health-based research companies; as well as numerous defense,
transportation and environment-related companies and organizations.
Winning Strategies Washington is the federal lobbying arm
of the Winning Strategies Circle of Companies, which includes
Winning Strategies Advertising, Winning Strategies Public
Relations, Princeton Public Affairs Group, and Global Marketing
Strategies.
www.winningstrat.com
For more information, contact Donna Mullins, Managing Partner,
Winning Strategies Washington, 202-589-0800.
www.wswdc.com
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