Dan Leistikow

Dan Leistikow is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in public affairs and media relations. Currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Communications at Centrus Energy Corp. since June 2015, Dan has led significant communications initiatives at various high-profile organizations, including the U.S. Department of Energy as Director of Public Affairs from January 2009 to August 2013, and at Smoot Tewes Group as Principal from September 2013 to June 2015. Dan's political communications experience spans diverse roles, including Communications Director for John Edwards during the Iowa Caucuses and Regional Communications Director for Obama for America. In addition, Dan has held key communication positions within the Office of Governor Jim Doyle and the Office of U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government from Georgetown University.