Tuberville names Eddins communications director, launches transition site

Gov.-elect Tommy Tuberville has named Hannah Eddins communications director for his incoming administration, his transition team announced.

Eddins is now deputy communications director in Tuberville’s U.S. Senate office in Washington, where she helps guide his communications strategy in Alabama and nationally. She is from Samson and holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in communication from Auburn University.

“Hannah has been fighting with me in the trenches since my 2020 Senate campaign,” Tuberville said. “She’s an excellent communicator and extremely hard worker who has built great relationships with both Alabama and national media. Hannah knows me, knows what I stand for, and will make sure Alabamians hear directly about what we’re doing and why.”

The appointment follows Tuberville’s choice of Jordan Doufexis as chief of staff to the governor-elect and continues the work of building what the transition calls his Golden Age transition team. Additional administration appointments are expected to be announced weekly, the transition said.

The transition also launched CoachForAlabama.com, which it describes as the official site for transition and inauguration information. According to the transition team, the site will set out transition priorities, carry a searchable, downloadable and printable version of Coach’s Playbook for Alabama, and post administration appointments and updates as Tuberville prepares to take office.

“I want people to know what I stand for,” Tuberville said. “The Playbook is our roadmap and your scorecard for holding me accountable. Print it out, follow our progress, and see how we measure up. We may not achieve perfection, but a 12–0 season is what I’m aiming for.”

The site also has a jobs portal. People interested in working in the administration can use it to request information and submit an application and résumé.

“We’re looking for dedicated patriots who love America and love Alabama,” Tuberville said. “These are paid positions, but public service has to mean more than collecting a paycheck. If you’re just looking to punch the clock and head for the door at 4:30, this probably isn’t the team for you. We need men and women willing to roll up their sleeves, take responsibility, and do the work it takes to change Alabama.”

The transition team said inauguration details will be posted on CoachForAlabama.com in December. Tuberville’s campaign website, CoachForGovernor.com, will stay online for campaign finance compliance.