WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2011) -- Western Skies Strategies (WSS) is pleased to announce the addition of Colton Brajcich as the 2011 Summer Assistant. In this capacity, Colton will work directly with WSS President and Founder, Jess Peterson, and Deputy Direcgtor, Kelly Fogarty, as they direct and carry out lobbying and association management activities on behalf of their clients. A graduate of Red Lodge High School, Brajcich is currently studying Political Science at Gonzage University in Spokane, WA.

"I am excited about the opportunity," stated Brajcich. "I look forward to working with the Western Skies Strategies team in this position. A chance to gain experience with a Washington, D.C. based firm with ties to the West is the perfect setting.  It's also exciting to be working with a fellow Red Lodge High School graduate and Gonzaga alum.  This will no doubt be a very solid learning experience."

Peterson notes, "Every day I live the dream in my job here at Western Skies Strategies.  However, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think back on all of the helpful and kind people that helped me get me to where I am at today.  After everything that has been done for me, I feel a strong need to give back and help others to experience these same opportunities."

"Colton is a hard worker," Peterson continued, "He comes from a good family and has already demonstrated a strong work ethic and commitment to be the best professional person that he can be.  This is just one minor stop along what will no doubt be a very successful career and future.  It's an honor to have Colton as WSS' first summer assistant."

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