Romney Campaign Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Phil Handy as Florida Advisory Committee and National Education Policy Committee Co-Chair

Mitt Romney today announced that Phil Handy will serve as Co-Chair of his Florida Advisory Committee and as Co-Chair of his National Education Policy Committee.

"I am pleased to earn the support of Phil Handy," said Mitt Romney. "Phil will be critical to my campaign in Florida and will be a trusted adviser on education policy. I look forward to working with him as I reach out to voters in Florida and across the country."

Phil Handy said, "President Obama and his policies have failed to deliver promised results to the American people. Mitt Romney's leadership is needed today more than ever. His record as Governor of Massachusetts and experience in the private sector gives me great confidence that he can put our country back on the path to prosperity. He understands the important connection between America's global economic competitiveness and world-class schools. As governor, he emphasized innovation and results at the state level and guided Massachusetts to distinction as a national leader in education."

Background On Phil Handy:

Phil Handy Is Chief Executive Officer Of Strategic Industries. Handy was Chairman of Jeb Bush's 1994, 1998, and 2002 campaigns. Handy served as Chairman of John McCain's 2008 Florida campaign. From 2000 to 2006, Handy served as Chairman of the Florida State Board of Education. Most recently, Handy was Chairman of Governor Tim Pawlenty's Florida campaign. Handy currently serves on the National Board of Education Sciences after being appointed by President Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.