WASHINGTON: Levick has hired Mark Irion as president of the firm.

Irion started in the role on Tuesday. He previously served as CEO of Dutko Worldwide, now known as Dutko Grayling, a government and public affairs firm. After leaving that agency last February, he ran his own consultancy known as IronRock Strategies.  

The hire is evidence that Levick has moved from a crisis shop to a firm with a diversified offering. It has noticed an increased demand for public affairs ...