Published: 07-15-08
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry’s Director of Communications Robert Black today announced his departure from the governor’s office to form his own consulting business. He will begin providing consulting services in September specializing in public affairs political and strategic communications.
“In a profession where decision making is too often determined by the fickle winds of popular opinion or the latest poll it has been a privilege to work for Gov. Perry who is willing to make the hard call and believes that leadership is not a popularity contest but a moral responsibility” said Black. “Gov. Perry’s tenure has been marked by bold ideas unflinching actions and clear results and I am proud to have played a small part.”
“Robert has been an indispensable clear voice and trusted advisor in my administration and has demonstrated a real talent for effectively communicating my long-term vision for Texas crafting messages in the daily battle of a campaign and guiding media strategy” said Gov. Perry. “He is genuinely motivated by a deep love for Texas and his advice and counsel in both the political arena and communications strategy will be greatly missed.”
Black has more than 12 years of political and government communications experience. In addition to serving as Gov. Perry’s deputy press secretary press secretary and communications director since 2003 Black also directed the governor’s communications efforts during his successful 2006 reelection bid. Black previously served as communications director for Attorney General Greg Abbott’s successful 2002 campaign director of public information at the Texas Department of Insurance and communications director for the Republican Party of Texas for more than three years.
He also worked in Washington D.C. for then-Majority Leader Dick Armey and as a press aide to Ari Fleischer at the Committee on Ways and Means. Black has also worked for two Texas state senators and began his career as a legislative assistant to now-Speaker Tom Craddick in 1990.
Black is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is the husband of Romina Black the director of international protocol for the Texas Secretary of State and father to son Camden (15 months) and daughter Cecily (1 month).
