Ari Adler joined Gov. Rick Snyder’s office in 2015 as Special Projects Manager and was promoted to Director of Communications a year later. Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Ari served as press secretary and director of communications for a Michigan Speaker of the House.

Earlier in his career, he managed media relations and social media for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as well as the Delta Dental Foundation.

An award-winning public and media relations professional, Ari also has served as communications director for the Michigan Department of Transportation. In addition, he has been a press secretary and deputy chief of staff for a Michigan Senate majority leader and was the director of public affairs for John Bailey & Associates, Public Relations.

Ari began his career as a journalist, working as a reporter and editor for several newspapers across Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Michigan State University, where he served as an adjunct instructor for 12 years, teaching courses on news reporting, public relations and social media.

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