PRESS RELEASE from 2012 Republican National Convention Committee on Arrangements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 Contact: James Davis

January 26, 2012          


TAMPA, Fla. – Jason Osborne, of Anchorage, Alaska, has been named director of external affairs for the 2012 Republican National Convention to be held in Tampa, Fla., August 27-30.
 
Osborne’s experience prior to this position includes working for the late Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, the National Rifle Association and, most recently, the MITA Group. 
 
Osborne developed and ran special operations within the Sergeant-at-Arms program for the 2004 and 2008 conventions. He also served as a caucus team director in 2008, as well as a senior advisor on Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign. 
 
He says working on conventions is unique and rewarding.
 
“There is nothing like being a part of this monumental event. Despite having worked at a half a dozen conventions, I learn something new each time.”
 
CEO William Harris says Osborne’s comprehensive understanding of the event’s structure is an asset to the team.
 
“[Osborne] is a convention veteran in every sense of the phrase—he knows the ins and outs of this production and has the know-how to build successful relationships within the community. I am glad he is on board for the 2012 Republican National Convention.”
 
The external affairs department of the convention serves as the primary point of contact for everyone who falls outside the categories of delegate, media and security operations. This includes all Federal, state, and local elected officials, the international community, political organizations, businesses and affiliated groups.

Osborne graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He holds a Masters degree from Catholic University.
 
 
About the 2012 Republican National Convention 
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum from August 27-30, 2012.  Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other guests.  For more information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPConvention2012.com.  The convention website is in its early stages and will be updated regularly.