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New assemblyman rounds out staff with former Master's College student Andre Hollings.
| Monday, Jan 7, 2013
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Kris Hough

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, has announced his staff for his district and Capitol offices. In his district office, he has hired Kris Hough and Andre Hollings as field representatives.

Hough is best known for her work with the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce where she was Chair of the Board in 2003. In 2009, she was president of Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley and most recently worked as Regional Vice-President for SCV Bank.

“Kris’ professional background and extensive local relationships in the Santa Clarita Valley makes her a vital addition to the team,” said Assemblyman Wilk.

Hollings attended college locally at Masters College where he majored in History. He served as Field Representative for U.S. Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) in 2010.

Wilk’s Capitol office staff was completed by hiring Ryan Hubbard who will serve as Press Secretary and Lisa Johnson as Scheduler and Legislative Aide.

Hubbard graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Political Science. For the past four years he worked as Marketing Director for local design firm La Via Bella and is a Santa Clarita native.

Johnson most recently served as Field Representative for former Assemblyman Jeff Miller, (R- Corona) and graduated from California State University Fullerton with a degree in Public Administration.

“I am confident in the team I put together,” continued Wilk. “Each member of my staff brings a valuable and diverse set of skills to the table.”

The 38th Assembly District encompasses Simi Valley, the northern section of the San Fernando Valley and most of the Santa Clarita Valley.

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2 Comments

  1. Observer says:

    Doesn’t sound like a very bipartisan staff to me…

    • Barb says:

      Never have heard of a bipartisan staff for a partisan elected person, as opposed to a non-partisan
      office. Is their such an elected official? To be truly bipartisan
      they’d need a balance I would think–half from each party. Where is that
      elected person anywhere in this country?

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