Arizona Corporation Commission Hires New Flak

Arizona Corporation Commission at a meeting in April [Photo from Arizona Corporation Commission]

The Arizona Corporation Commission announced on Monday the appointment of Holly Ward as its new Communications Director. Ward will lead the agency’s Communications Division.

From The Free Dictionary
1. flak – noun, a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
flack, flack catcher, flak catcher

In a press release, Chairman Tom Forese said he was pleased to “welcome Holly to the team.” That team has been struggling under the weight of multiple scandals, which have only increased under the leadership of Forese.

Ward comes to the Arizona Corporation Commission with more than 20 years’ experience in broadcast journalism and most recently as a flak for the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Ward begins her post on July 24, 2017.

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