DCI Group tapped Jayne Millerick, former chief of staff for Gov. Chris Sununu (N.H.), to lead its engagement with state governors and attorneys general as the company continues to grow to meet its clients’ needs. Ms. Millerick served as Gov. Sununu’s Chief of Staff and close advisor for his entire eight-year tenure.

Millerick is joining New Hampshire residents Brian McCabe of Meredith and Craig Stevens, of Bedford, who are both DCI Group partners.

“Jayne will make our outreach stronger in states across the country and we’re so glad to have her,” McCabe said. “In order to get anything done in a state, you have to be able to work with the governor and the attorney general. They understand the rules and regulations in their state – and they’re often the ones who want to see businesses find a path to succeed because with that brings jobs and economic prosperity.”

Understanding and working with governors and state attorneys general is an increasingly important portfolio of work for DCI Group. Small, medium, and large companies alike are looking for support navigating executive offices in state capitals. Adding Ms. Millerick to its roster bolsters DCI Group’s already best-in-class field network, largely considered a differentiator in the public affairs sector.

“I’m excited to join DCI Group to bring my experience with governors, attorneys general, state elected officials, and their staffs to work,” Jayne Millerick said. “Having good relationships with state leaders provides businesses with opportunities to grow and flourish. But it starts with open communications, and that’s where DCI Group can help.”

Prior to joining Gov. Sununu, Ms. Millerick was chairperson of the New Hampshire State Republican Party as well as previously serving as its executive director. She has served as public spokesperson and media advisor for corporations, trade associations, elected officials, candidates, and political parties for many years. She specializes in crisis management and building effective state-based public affairs campaigns.

“Jayne was one of my closest advisors and friends and I’m excited for her in this new opportunity with DCI Group,” former New Hampshire Chris Sununu said. “During my eight years as governor, Jayne helped me manage New Hampshire’s COVID crisis, balance the budget while reducing taxes, and grow the economy. New Hampshire was Number One in many rankings for freedom and economic prosperity and Jayne’s partnership was essential to our success.”

A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Ms. Millerick has served on the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy Board of Directors and on the Concord Hospital Trust Board of Directors. She has appeared as a guest on MSNBC and Fox News and has had published interviews in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe.

DCI Group is a global public affairs firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Tallahassee, Fla., and New York City.