Jake Siewert
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Richard L. "Jake" Siewert, Jr. (born February 1, 1964) served as White House Press Secretary
from September 30, 2000, to January 20, 2001, during the administration of U.S. President
Bill Clinton
. Jake is married to Christine Anderson, who served as Communications Director for former New York Governor
Eliot Spitzer
. Ms. Anderson is also a former Press Secretary to Governor Spitzer and worked in the Clinton White House.
Born in New York City, Siewert is a 1986 graduate of Yale University
.
Since leaving the Clinton Administration, Siewert has been Vice President for Environment, Health & Safety and Public Strategy at Alcoa
.
In June 2009, Siewert joined the Obama administration in a position advising Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.
White House Press Secretary
The White House Press Secretary is a senior White House official whose primary responsibility is to act as spokesperson for the government administration....
from September 30, 2000, to January 20, 2001, during the administration of U.S. President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
. Jake is married to Christine Anderson, who served as Communications Director for former New York Governor
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
Eliot Spitzer
Eliot Spitzer
Eliot Laurence Spitzer is an American lawyer, former Democratic Party politician, and political commentator. He was the co-host of In the Arena, a talk-show and punditry forum broadcast on CNN until CNN cancelled his show in July of 2011...
. Ms. Anderson is also a former Press Secretary to Governor Spitzer and worked in the Clinton White House.
Born in New York City, Siewert is a 1986 graduate of Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
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Since leaving the Clinton Administration, Siewert has been Vice President for Environment, Health & Safety and Public Strategy at Alcoa
Alcoa
Alcoa Inc. is the world's third largest producer of aluminum, behind Rio Tinto Alcan and Rusal. From its operational headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alcoa conducts operations in 31 countries...
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In June 2009, Siewert joined the Obama administration in a position advising Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.