Sessions hires senior Greg Reed aide for campaign role

Alabama State Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced Tuesday that his communications director and policy advisor, John Rogers, will be joining Jeff Sessions’ campaign for the U.S. Senate.

“John Rogers has been a trusted confidant since joining my office in 2015. He has done an outstanding job directing the communications and policy strategy for my office, and has built strong relationships with every senator in the Republican Caucus,” Reed said.

Rogers thanked Reed for the opportunity to work in the majority leader’s office, saying, “It has been a privilege to work for such a principled and effective leader in Senator Reed, as well as serve each member of the Republican Caucus.”

This is not Rogers’ first campaign role in recent cycles. He served as Roy Moore’s communications director during the special election in 2017 for the U.S. Senate seat eventually won by Doug Jones. Rogers left that campaign after sexual misconduct allegations were made against Moore. Additionally, prior to serving in Reed’s office, Rogers was former State Senator Phil Williams’ campaign manager in 2014.

State Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville), who serves as majority floor leader, commended Rogers.

“John has been a consummate professional to work with at the Statehouse, and I hate to see him go. His policy knowledge and communications acumen and advice will be sorely missed,” Chambliss said.

State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), chairman of the Senate’s education budget committee, said Rogers was a key contributor on the Senate Republicans’ team.

“John has been invaluable in helping senators communicate effectively with constituents and media outlets in each district, and the state as a whole. He has been a trusted advisor and an effective communicator. John leaves behind big shoes to fill,” Orr commented.

Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: [email protected] or on Twitter @HenryThornton95.