PAUL DOUCETTE JOINS BATTELLE’S OFFICE OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Release date: 09 July 2008

 

Washington, D.C.—Battelle announced today that it has hired Paul Doucette as Director of Congressional Affairs for Science and Technology Programs.

 

Doucette, 33, most recently worked as a senior advisor and legislative director in the office of U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL), who is a senior member of the House Science and Technology Committee and co-chairs the House Research and Development Caucus.  During his nine years with Congresswoman Biggert, Doucette served as the primary point person on science and technology issues.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

 

At Battelle, Doucette’s activities will include covering the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) programs.

 

“We’re pleased to have Paul join our office,” said Jack Bagley, Battelle’s VP for External Relations.  “His extensive knowledge and experience on science and technology issues and programs will be a valuable asset to Battelle’s Laboratory Management Global Business as well as other initiatives.”

 

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses:  Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences.  It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

 

Battelle also is one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.

 

For more information, visit www.battelle.org or contact Public Relations Manager Katy Delaney at (410) 306-8638 or at delaneyk@battelle.org.