Former U. S. Congressman Matthew Salmon Appointed to the Passport Potash Board of Directors

Former U. S. Congressman Matthew Salmon has been appointed to the Passport Potash Inc. (TSXV:PPI) Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2012.

As quoted in the press release:

Congressman Salmon has over twenty years of experience in both the public and private sector. During his career he has emphasized managing relations at all levels of government and in the process has garnered significant media relations experience. Mr. Salmon formed Upstream Consulting, Inc. (“Upstream”), a political consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC and Phoenix. Arizona. Upstream focuses on the development of intelligent, strategic and highly effective messaging strategies for their clients. Since June 2011 Upstream has served as a consultant for the Company.

Passport Potash President and CEO Joshua Bleak said:

“We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Salmon join Passport’s Board. We are confident that Mr. Salmon’s knowledge and experience will be an invaluable resource to our Board of Directors.”

Click here to read the Passport Potash Inc. (TSXV:PPI) press release