Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has sold stakes in consulting and business firms he had joined after his time as governor, taking more clear steps toward a possible presidential run in 2016.
Mr. Bush has sold stakes he had in Jeb Bush & Associates, a business consulting firm established in 2007, Britton Hill Partners LLC, a consulting firm formed in 2008, and investment and consulting company Britton Hill Holdings LLC, established in 2013, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
“Just as he said he would, Governor Bush has been reviewing his private sector commitments as he contemplates a potential run,” said Bush spokeswoman Kristy Campbell. “This was a natural step as Governor Bush transitioned his time and focus from running his business to increasing his political efforts on behalf of conservative candidates and causes.”
Mr. Bush, who is scheduled to travel to the early presidential state of New Hampshire later this week, had indicated last year he was leaving his position as an adviser with Barclays and stepping down from the boards of timber company Rayonier Inc. and Tenet Healthcare Corp after he said in December he was actively exploring a presidential run.
• David Sherfinski can be reached at dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com.
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