PRESS RELEASE from Newt 2012
December 15, 2011

Newt 2012 Announces California Finance Chairman

Atlanta, GA - Newt 2012 announced today that Eric Beach has joined the campaign as Finance Chairman in California. Beach, who is the CEO of Suntrak Solar and a veteran of California campaigns, served as a state finance leader for Rudy Giuliani and as a national finance chair for the Tea Party Express.
 
“We are excited to have Eric help lead our California effort as he brings extensive campaign and private sector experience in the state to our team,” said Newt 2012 campaign manager Michael Krull.  “Our plan is to run a strong campaign and compete in each of the 50 states, and Eric will help us achieve that." 

“We need a proven leader in the White House and I’m committed to helping Newt Gingrich deliver his winning message across the country,” said Beach.  “My first priority will be to help Gingrich build a strong and respected team of finance chairs across California and take our organization to the next level.”

Eric Beach is currently CEO of Suntrak Solar and a founder of a California based public affairs firm.  Mr. Beach recently served as a national finance chair for the Tea Party Express and in 2007 served as a state finance leader for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential campaign in California.  He also served as campaign director for the Bill Jones for U.S. Senate campaign in 2004 and on the gubernatorial election team of Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003.


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