Drew Newsom to Vice President of Public and Regulatory Affairs
Sarasota, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 2, 2014 / International Consolidated Companies (OTC markets INCC ) / Medical Cannabis Holdings adds Drew Newsom to its management team.
Antonio Uccello, CEO of International Consolidated Companies, Inc., (INCC), is pleased to provide the following shareholder update: "I am very delighted to announce our latest addition to our executive management team. I have appointed Mr. Drew Newsom to Vice President of Public and Regulatory Affairs.
In his new role, Newsom will advise INCC, in the area of government affairs, and regulatory matters, as well as contribute to the development of the Government Affairs team. He will also provide an additional area of expertise to grow our business strategy and performance within our new and existing markets.
Mr. Newsom is currently the President, CEO and Managing Director of the Black Acre Group. He has 18 years of professional experience in the public and private sectors, working in over 25 states and in Canada. Mr. Newsom has in-depth experience working on and managing many national multi-state issue campaigns, as well as political campaigns for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial races. He has also worked as a consultant for international corporations and trade groups. Mr. Newsom has extensive knowledge in public relations, business development, communications, organizational development, strategy development, regulatory compliance, survey development and analysis, P & L and budget accountability, and crisis management.
Mr. Newsom is well known and respected in political circles, having served as Executive Director of the State of Michigan Republican House caucus, Political Director of the State of Mississippi Republican Party, Inner Circle Director and Campaign Manager of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Deputy Director of the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (managing statewide Supreme Court and Appellate Court races).
Mr. Newsom received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science (with honors) from Mississippi College, and his Master's degree in Political Management from George Washington University.
Mr. Newsom's background and experience will be invaluable to our executive team in navigating the partisan political waters associated with license and real estate acquisitions, consents and approvals, and other regulatory matters facing the nascent medical marijuana industry. We anticipate Mr. Newsom's contributions to our company growth to be felt immediately. Please join me then in welcoming aboard Mr. Newsom to the INCC team."
