Washington, D.C., June 9, 2008 – Turner GPA, one of the premier government affairs and lobbying firms in the nation, announced today that the firm has hired Morgan Muchnick as a Director of Government Affairs, in the firms Washington, D.C. office. Morgan will advise clients on public policy matters including international affairs, defense, aeronautics, and homeland security. Morgan was most recently a Senior Public Policy and Government Relations Manager with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Prior to that, he served as Professional Staff to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Relations under the leadership of Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN). While serving on the Committee, he drafted key aspects of legislation establishing the Department of Homeland Security.

“We are excited to have Morgan join our team. He is bright, motivated and extremely talented. The knowledge he bring with him on issues related to international affairs, defense, aeronautics and homeland security, will be a real asset to our firm and our clients as our company continues to grow” said Caren Turner, CEO of Turner GPA.

Morgan has a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He received his Bachelor of Arts from UCLA with high honors.