Shumlin names campaign manager, sets kick-off date Sept 9

Governor Peter Shumlin today announced that he will officially launch his reelection campaign onTuesday, September 9 and has hired Scott Coriell as his campaign manager. Coriell has served as a Special Assistant in the Governor's Office since September 2013, and is leaving state service immediately to help launch Gov. Shumlin's campaign. A Killington native, Coriell served previously as Communications Director for Congressman Peter Welch and worked on the 2012 Obama for America campaign in New Hampshire.

"My campaign will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing our great state in the years ahead," Shumlin said. "We have made great progress, but I will not rest until all Vermonters have the economic security and quality of life they deserve. It has been a great honor to serve as Vermont's governor and I look forward to traveling the state over the coming weeks and asking Vermonters for their support for two more years of progress."

Coriell has served as a Special Assistant in the Governor's Office since September 2013, and is leaving state service immediately to help launch Gov. Shumlin's campaign. A Killington native, Coriell served previously as Communications Director for Congressman Peter Welch and worked on the 2012 Obama for America campaign in New Hampshire.