The City of Colorado Springs has appointed Jason T. Strickland as its new Chief Communications Officer.Strickland brings over 25 years of leadership experience across the military, nonprofit, public service, and private sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Communications Officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Mountain Network, leading a team of 22 in developing and implementing communications strategies across the region.A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Strickland has also worked as a monthly columnist for The Colorado Springs Gazette and served as Chief Development Officer for a veteran-support nonprofit organization.In his new role, Strickland will oversee the City’s strategic and crisis communications, media relations, and branding to engage and inform residents.Additionally, Joe Hollmann, previously Acting Chief Communications Officer, will assume the role of Deputy Communications Officer to support the department’s transition.