Commissioner Jerry Bailey is pleased to announce the appointment of Gretl Plessinger to the position of Communications Director in the Office of External Affairs. In this role, Plessinger will manage the Public Information Office’s day-to-day activities, coordinate FDLE’s statewide press relations, and serve as the chief media spokesperson. She joins Communications Coordinator Keith Kameg and Public Information Officer Kristi Gordon.
External Affairs Director Heather Smith leaves FDLE on Dec. 1 for a new professional opportunity in central Florida. Smith served for the last five years as the Department’s media relations chief.
Plessinger is a veteran communications professional who has extensive state government and media relations experience. She most recently served as the public affairs director for the Florida Department of Corrections where she was the chief media spokesperson and coordinated DOC’s internal and external communications. Prior to her time with DOC, Director Plessinger spent nearly 10 years as a radio reporter, producer and news director.
Plessinger graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She can be reached at gretlplessinger@fdle.state.fl.us and at 850-410-7001.
For Further Information Contact:
Gretl Plessinger, Keith Kameg or Kristi Gordon
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001