Office of Congressional and Public Affairs

Media/Congressional Inquiries

Director, Congressional and Public Affairs

Congressional Liaison

Tom Hogue

Mission

The Director of Congressional and Public Affairs has overall responsibility for coordinating and initiating all media contacts on a local, national, and international level.

What We Do

• Manage the resources of the office.
• Plan, develop, organize, and direct public and media affairs work priorities that are reflective of TTB's mission.
• Formulate media strategies that accurately, truthfully, and comprehensively address TTB programs and initiatives.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator regarding public information and media issues.
• Provide analyses and advice regarding public perception of new or revised Bureau initiatives and policies having national or international implications.
• Serve as the principal official Bureau spokesperson addressing the local, national, and international media.