Communications pro Stephen Jewett is leaving his job as chief spokesman of Farmington health insurer ConnectiCare to become a senior partner at Duby McDowell Communications.
Jewett will join the firm, which is headed by former TV reporter Duby McDowell, to specialize in public affairs work.
Jewett, 36, previously worked at Griffin Hospital, where he oversaw marketing and survey research. In 2010, Jewett served as the senior advisor to Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen’s successful campaign.
Jewett started his career at the Connecticut Senate Democratic Caucus and served as campaign manager for several high-profile races, including Jepsen’s unsuccessful 2002 bid for governor, the statewide referendum to remove the county sheriff system, and the Hartford Charter Reform campaigns. He continues to serve as a media consultant for state and federal candidates.
Jewett graduated from Trinity College in Hartford. He earned a Masters in Survey Research at the University of Connecticut and a MBA from the UConn Executive Program.
