Edmonton – Official Opposition Leader Raj Sherman announces a number of additions to his Alberta Liberal caucus staff.

“I’m very excited about my new team,” Sherman says. “Together they bring a formidable combination of talent, energy and experience to the Official Opposition. They join a new and growing Sherman Liberal team eager to take on the PCs and serve the people of this province.”

Jonathan Huckabay is the new Chief of Staff. He’s an Edmonton native, University of Alberta alumnus, political science instructor and veteran political staffer who previously served with Sherman in the government caucus and during his time as an independent member.

Jeff Melland, currently a Communications Officer with the BC government caucus, takes over as Director of Communications on February 1. Jeff is making the move to Edmonton with his wife, KJ, and their three-year-old son, Ian. Jeff brings extensive political experience to the Alberta Liberal caucus team.

Ryan Pineo, a former Legislative Assistant with the BC government caucus, now serves as Sherman’s Executive Assistant.

Finally, longtime communications jack-of-all-trades Earl J. Woods has been promoted to Senior Communications Advisor. Woods is a former CBC television host, freelance writer and speechwriter to Lieutenants-Governor Lois Hole and Normie Kwong, as well as former Official Opposition Leaders Kevin Taft and David Swann.

Sherman also thanks past staff members for their contributions.

“I’m very grateful to outgoing Chief of Staff Rick Miller and outgoing Director of Communications Brian Leadbetter for their service to the caucus and to Albertans. They’re both fine men and it was a pleasure to serve alongside them on behalf of the people of Alberta.”

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For further information, contact:

Earl J. Woods, Senior Communications Advisor
(780) 904-5430

Denis Lapointe, SALCO Director
(403) 860-4330

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