D.C. GOP names new executive director

The D.C. Republican Committee has named Nicholas Jeffress as its new executive director following the announced departure of Paul Craney. Jeffress, a Ward 1 resident, starts on the job Monday. He previously worked for the D.C. GOP in 2010 to do advance work for Republican council candidates. The GOP says he also played a critical role in Patrick Mara’s successful School Board election.

“We were extremely pleased with Nick’s dedication and work in 2010,” Bob Kabel, chairman of the D.C. Republican Committee, said in a news release. “Nick understands D.C. politics, has worked on District campaigns and will do an excellent job going forward.”