HAUGHTON JOINS CAPITAL IMPACT GROUP   

Distinguished policy and political professional joins leading Trenton lobbying firm

(Trenton, NJ)- Capital Impact Group (CIG) today announced that Eash Haughton has joined the firm as Director of Public Affairs.

A former legislative staffer to Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and aide in the Governor Murphy Administration, Haughton most recently worked at Kivvit, a nationally ranked public affairs firm, where he devised and implemented successful public issue campaigns for government agencies, nonprofits, labor unions and corporate entities.

“We are thrilled that Eash has joined our team of talented public affairs experts,” said CIG principal Gerry Gibbs.  “He is an energetic, results-driven professional with extensive experience in policy and public affairs campaigns.  His extensive network of contacts with decision-makers across New Jersey at all levels of government will be a huge asset to our team and our clients.”

Additionally, Haughton previously served as a policy analyst for The John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy & Research.  He is currently a member of the Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees, the Ewing Environmental Commission and Executive Vice President for New Jersey Young Democrats.

“Eash is an emerging leader of a new generation of public affairs professionals who will ensure that our firm continues delivering results for its clients now and in the future,” added CIG principal Gene Mulroy.

About Capital Impact Group

Capital Impact Group is a bipartisan public affairs and business development firm comprised of former public officials and communications experts that advocates for its clients at all levels of government. For more information about Capital Impact Group, please visit www.cignj.com or call (609) 989-5885.

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