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'''Peter Roussel''' (born c. |
'''Peter Roussel''' (born c. 1941 in Houston, [[Texas]])<ref>http:blogs.chron.com/txpotomac/2008/06/where_are_they_now_peter_rouss_2.html ''Texas on the Potomac'' (where are they now) site, accessed 18 October 2009</ref>, is an [[United States|American]] journalist, author and former press spokesman. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Roussel attended [[St. John's School (Texas)|St. John's School]] in Houston, Texas. He then attended the [[University of Houston]], graduating in 1965.<ref>''Texas . .''</ref> |
Roussel attended [[St. John's School (Texas)|St. John's School] and Lamar High School] in Houston, Texas. He then attended the [[University of Houston]], graduating in 1965.<ref>''Texas . .''</ref> |
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==Career with Federal Government and national figures== |
==Career with Federal Government and national figures== |
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Roussel began his career with the Federal Government in 1969 when he was asked to be [[press secretary]] to then U.S. Congressman [[George H. W. Bush]]. When Bush subsequently served as U.S. [[Ambassador]] to the [[United Nations]] (1971-1973) and Chairman of the [[Republican National Committee]] (1973-1974), Roussel continued to serve as Bush's press representative. |
Roussel began his career with the Federal Government in 1969 when he was asked to be [[press secretary]] to then U.S. Congressman [[George H. W. Bush]]. When Bush subsequently ran for the U.S. Senate (1970), served as U.S. [[Ambassador]] to the [[United Nations]] (1971-1973) and Chairman of the [[Republican National Committee]] (1973-1974), Roussel continued to serve as Bush's press representative. |
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Roussel went on to serve two tours of duty in the White House, as Staff Assistant to [[Gerald Ford|President Ford]] (1974-1976), then as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to [[Ronald Reagan|President Reagan]] (1981-1987). |
Roussel went on to serve two tours of duty in the White House, as Staff Assistant to [[Gerald Ford|President Ford]] (1974-1976), then as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to [[Ronald Reagan|President Reagan]] (1981-1987). |
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==Post-government career== |
==Post-government career== |
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Roussel is now a public relations consultant, public speaker, author/columnist and television-radio commentator based in Houston, Texas.<ref>http:keynotespeakers.com Keynote Speakers website, accessed 18 October 2009</ref> |
Roussel is now a public relations consultant, public speaker, author/columnist and television-radio commentator based in Houston, Texas. In 2009 he was appointed to the Warner Chair of Journalism, Department of Mass Communication, Sam Houston State University. <ref>http:keynotespeakers.com Keynote Speakers website, accessed 18 October 2009</ref> |
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He is the author of the White House-based novel, ''Ruffled Flourishes'', published by Bright Sky Press. The novel is a satiric look at the daily travails of reporters covering the [[White House]], attempting to squeeze accurate information from presidential representatives.<ref>http://www.brightskypress.com/infostore/ca.cart.asp?sAction Bright Sky Press website, accessed 18 October 2009</ref> [[Jack Valenti]], former president of the Motion Picture Association, said this about the book: "It's a superior piece of work, reeking of authenticity."<ref>''Texas . .''</ref> |
He is the author of the White House-based novel, ''Ruffled Flourishes'', published by Bright Sky Press. The novel is a satiric look at the daily travails of reporters covering the [[White House]], attempting to squeeze accurate information from presidential representatives.<ref>http://www.brightskypress.com/infostore/ca.cart.asp?sAction Bright Sky Press website, accessed 18 October 2009</ref> [[Jack Valenti]], former president of the Motion Picture Association, said this about the book: "It's a superior piece of work, reeking of authenticity."<ref>''Texas . .''</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:13, 21 November 2009
Peter Roussel (born c. 1941 in Houston, Texas)[1], is an American journalist, author and former press spokesman.
Education
Roussel attended [[St. John's School (Texas)|St. John's School] and Lamar High School] in Houston, Texas. He then attended the University of Houston, graduating in 1965.[2]
Career with Federal Government and national figures
Roussel began his career with the Federal Government in 1969 when he was asked to be press secretary to then U.S. Congressman George H. W. Bush. When Bush subsequently ran for the U.S. Senate (1970), served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1973) and Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973-1974), Roussel continued to serve as Bush's press representative.
Roussel went on to serve two tours of duty in the White House, as Staff Assistant to President Ford (1974-1976), then as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to President Reagan (1981-1987).
In 1976 Roussel became a special assistant to President Ford's national campaign director, James A. Baker III. After that he served as communications director for Baker's 1978 campaign for Attorney General of Texas.
Post-government career
Roussel is now a public relations consultant, public speaker, author/columnist and television-radio commentator based in Houston, Texas. In 2009 he was appointed to the Warner Chair of Journalism, Department of Mass Communication, Sam Houston State University. [3]
He is the author of the White House-based novel, Ruffled Flourishes, published by Bright Sky Press. The novel is a satiric look at the daily travails of reporters covering the White House, attempting to squeeze accurate information from presidential representatives.[4] Jack Valenti, former president of the Motion Picture Association, said this about the book: "It's a superior piece of work, reeking of authenticity."[5]
Roussel has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Houston, Houston Baptist University and Texas A&M University, where he has taught courses addressing press-presidency interactions.
In 1983 Roussel was named Distinguished Alumnus at the University of Houston.
In 1986 Roussel received the first Distinguished Communications Alumnus Award presented by the University of Houston.
References
- ^ http:blogs.chron.com/txpotomac/2008/06/where_are_they_now_peter_rouss_2.html Texas on the Potomac (where are they now) site, accessed 18 October 2009
- ^ Texas . .
- ^ http:keynotespeakers.com Keynote Speakers website, accessed 18 October 2009
- ^ http://www.brightskypress.com/infostore/ca.cart.asp?sAction Bright Sky Press website, accessed 18 October 2009
- ^ Texas . .