US Senator Dean Heller, Nevada, recently announced the appointment of Neal Patel as Communications Director.

Previously Neal served as communications director for Representative Charles Boustany of Louisiana and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee. In this role, Neal shaped and contributed toward Congressman Boustany’s stances on key issues affecting the energy industry, trade policy, and tax reform. 

In introducing Neal, Heller said: “I would like to welcome Neal Patel as my new Communications Director and Counsel. Neal joined the office earlier this summer and has worked on Capitol Hill for several years and understands the demands inherent in this role. Neal’s addition brings experience and value to our team.”   

Neal is a native of Nichols, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a degree in Business Administration. He attained his law degree from the Charleston School of Law and practiced law for two years before working on Capitol Hill.