Kasey S. Pipes
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Kasey S. Pipes is an American writer, biographer and consultant. He currently serves as President and CEO of The Pipes Company, a corporate communications consulting firm and his first book, Ike's Final Battle: The Road to Little Rock and the Challenge of Equality was released in early 2007.
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[edit] The White House Years
Previously, Mr. Pipes spent ten years in politics as a communications and policy advisor. Most notably, he served President George W. Bush for five years. In 1999, he began writing speeches for the Bush for President Campaign. In January of 2001, he started serving at the White House where he continued to write speeches but also provided research and analysis on public policy issues. In 2004, he was chief author of the Republican Party National Platform.
[edit] The Capitol Hill Years
Prior to joining President Bush’s staff, Mr. Pipes served as senior legislative assistant and director of communications for Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX). He began his career as a college intern in the California office of former President Ronald Reagan.
[edit] Writing for Schwarzenegger
In February of 2006, Mr. Pipes was hired as chief campaign speechwriter for California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He wrote speeches and opinion pieces for the governor until November of 2006 when Schwarzenegger was re-elected to a second term.
[edit] The Pipes Company
In 2004, Mr. Pipes founded The Pipes Company, which offers communications consulting services to corporate executive leaders. He still serves as President and CEO of this firm.
[edit] Military Service
On July 22, 2002, Navy Secretary Gordon England swore in Mr. Pipes as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve in a ceremony at the Pentagon. He currently serves with the NAVCO unit, the Navy's office devoted to community and media relations. In this role, LT Pipes serves as the NAVCO regional action officer for both the Dallas and San Antonio media markets.
[edit] Eisenhower Biography
In early 2007, World Ahead Publishing released Mr. Pipes' first book, "Ike's Final Battle." The book tells the story of Ike's handling of civil rights issues and pays particular interest to his leadership during the Little Rock Central High School integration crisis of 1957. George F. Will calls the book "a fascinating story" and a "mind-opening book."[citation needed] The Wall Street Journal review labeled it a "highly readable and credible account...."[citation needed]
