Giertz will take an unpaid leave of absence from his position as Communications Director in Braley's congressional office. Molly Scherrman will remain the campaign's Senior Advisor.
"Jeff is a smart and capable leader with deep Iowa roots and years of campaign experience," Braley said. "He's an excellent addition to my growing grassroots campaign."
Giertz will be based out of the campaign's headquarters in Waterloo.