Nuffer, Smith, Tucker expands its award-winning team with the addition of Mark Olson as a government relations and public affairs specialist.
Olson joins the firm after eight years of experience serving as a public spokesman and staff person for elected officials at the federal, state and local levels. In his new role, he is charged with creating and implementing a strategic communications plan for elected official outreach and public awareness regarding invasive species for the California Citrus Research Board.
“Mark is a welcome addition to our team,” said Bill Trumpfheller, Nuffer, Smith Tucker’s president. “His knowledge and background in public policy will be a great asset to Nuffer, Smith, Tucker and in helping the California Citrus Research Board with its outreach efforts.”
Prior to joining Nuffer, Smith, Tucker, Olson worked as a press secretary on Capitol Hill, and most recently as a top policy advisor to San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, San Marcos, and a master’s degree in communications from San Diego State University.
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