Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton has named Katie McKee his new Director of Public Affairs where she will lead the development and implementation of a strategic outreach and public relations plan.
 
In this role, McKee’s primary goal is communicating the work of the Railroad Commission to the people of Texas on behalf of Commissioner Sitton.
 
Previously, McKee served as an account executive and account associate at Elizabeth Christian Public Relations. There she provided a wide range of public relations services for various clients, such as Texas Mutual Insurance Company, St. David’s HealthCare, Trinity University, Southwestern University, The Texas Access to Justice Foundation, and TIBH Industries, among others.
 
Prior to joining ECPR, McKee worked in digital communications and marketing at Texas Tech University’s international K-12 online school. She played a key role in launching the school’s digital presence, developing social media campaign strategies and content, and providing graphic design support. As a former print journalist, McKee also brings valuable newsroom experience to her work.
 
McKee graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. She is involved in volunteer activities in the city of Austin, and serves as the Vice President of Communications for the Women Communicators of Austin.