This story was updated at 3:05 p.m. EDT.
Former GOP press secretary and communications director Paige Lindgren will take over as director of public affairs for biofuels producer Poet.
Lindgren has worked for several Republican members of Congress and was previously deputy press secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
“In this role, she will help execute POET’s strategic initiatives, public affairs activities, and issue advocacy campaigns to build support for POET’s policy priorities across the country,” said a Poet spokesperson.