Seth has been a frequent visitor
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| Seth with our Senator Cathie Cool Rumsey |
WARWICK, R.I. – After serving
as the District Director for Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) for more than 12 years,
Warwick resident Ken Wild announced his retirement today. Wild has led the
Congressman’s Rhode Island staff since he was first elected to Congress in
2000.
“All good things must come to an
end, but this is a tough goodbye,” Langevin said. “Since my very first days in
Congress, Ken has provided the highest possible level of service to me, the
office and the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District. He
has been a trusted advisor through thick and thin, lending his thoughtful
perspective while always keeping the best interests of my constituents in
mind.”
“I want to thank the Congressman
for allowing me to serve,” Wild said. “I never imagined I would have the honor
of working with him through seven terms, and every day has been a true
privilege. As I’ve always said, this isn’t a job; it’s an adventure.”
Wild said he is looking forward
to retirement, and plans to spend some of his newfound free time on the golf
course, with his grandchildren, and with his wife of 43 years, Karen.
Replacing Wild in the District
office is Seth Klaiman, who has worked for Congressman Langevin’s campaign team
since 2009, serving as Campaign Manager since 2011.
“Seth has been a key part of my
political operation for several years, and I am excited to welcome him to my
congressional office,” Langevin said. “I know he will provide great service and
leadership in his new position, and I look forward to a seamless transition.”
Klaiman has enjoyed a
distinguished career in political consulting, working on the campaigns of Steve
Archambault for Attorney General, Elizabeth Roberts for Lt. Governor , Steven
Costantino for Providence Mayor, Jack Reed for United States Senate and Bob
Weygand for United States Congress.
He has a degree from Keene State
College and previously worked as program coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Rhode Island Hospital and Director
of Major Gifts for Providence College. Klaiman said he is looking forward to
continuing his work with the Langevin team in his new capacity.
“Ken Wild has set the bar high,
and if I can garner even half the respect and admiration he has over the years,
I will be a success,” he said. “It has been an honor to work alongside the
Congressman on the campaign trail, and I am eager to serve him and his
constituents in this new role.”
