Robert Gibbs, a University alumnus who worked as communication director in Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, will serve as Obama’s White House Press Secretary, according to a Politico report.
Gibbs has been one of Obama’s top strategists in his quest for the presidency, as well as in his Senate office.
He was born and raised in Alabama, and played on N.C. State’s soccer team. Gibbs’ parents live in Apex, N.C.
In another local connection, Gibbs previously worked for Democratic U.S. Congressmen Bob Etheridge.
Gibbs also worked in John Kerry’s presidential campaign as the press secretary.
Sources: politico.com, News and Observer story, “He gets Obama’s voice to voters”