December 16, 2014

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES ANDREW DOBA TO STEP DOWN AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARK BERGMAN APPOINTED TO THE POSITION

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Andrew Doba will be stepping down as Director of Communications at the end of Governor Malloy's first term, with Mark Bergman taking over in the position.

"Doba has been a close adviser of mine since he joined this administration. I've valued his counsel, and know that wherever he chooses to work next, he will be an asset," said Governor Malloy. "From historic storms to unimaginable tragedy to the day-to-day operations of state government, we have faced many challenges over the last four years. With Andrew's help, we have effectively communicated our vision for the state in the face of this adversity, and done so while making tremendous progress for residents. I want to thank him for his service, and wish him well in whatever is next."

"As someone who grew up in Ansonia, I could not have imagined a more rewarding opportunity than serving Governor Malloy for last three years," said Andrew Doba. "Under any circumstances, this is a difficult job. But the challenges we have faced as an administration have been above and beyond anything that anyone would have foreseen when the Governor was sworn in. As tough as it's been, the work we did to advance the Governor's agenda has been the best job I've ever had. And while I'm sad to leave, I'm fortunate to have a number of opportunities that I look forward to pursuing in the coming years."

Doba will stay on as a Senior Adviser to assist with the transition, help with the coming inauguration and the start of the legislative session. His final date of state service will be determined in the coming weeks.

"Mark was a tremendous asset on our reelection campaign and we are thrilled to have him work with our office as we continue to build on the progress we have made over the last four years," said Governor Malloy.

"I am honored to continue to work with Governor Malloy as he continues to build a better, stronger Connecticut," Bergman said. "Under his leadership, Connecticut has achieved significant progress from creating over 70,000 private sector jobs to making record investments in public education to passing an increase in the minimum wage to implementing paid sick leave for workers to passing comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation. I look forward to working in his administration to continue to build on Connecticut's progress over the last four years."

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For Immediate Release: December 16, 2014

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