Jake Siewert

Richard L. "Jake" Siewert Jr. (born February 1, 1964) is an American political advisor serving as the head of corporate communications for investment bank Goldman Sachs. He served as the 22nd White House Press Secretary and the last of the Clinton administration and later in the Treasury department during the Obama Administration.

Early life and education Siewert was born in New York City. In 1986, he graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a degree in the humanities. Siewert handled the press secretary duties from September 30, 2000, to January 20, 2001, the final 112 days of the Clinton administration.

Siewert was with aluminum giant Alcoa from 2001 to 2009 in various positions. He joined as head of global communications and public strategy, and later oversaw the company's global environment, health and safety efforts for several years. Lastly, he served as vice president for Business Development, overseeing global mergers and acquisitions and focusing on growth in China and emerging economies. In that position, he also acted as his liaison to the business community, which lasted until 2011.

Personal life Siewert is married to Christine Anderson, Anderson previously served as communications director for former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer during the 2006 New York gubernatorial election and later as Press Secretary to Governor Spitzer. Anderson also worked in the press office of the Clinton White House.