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Chris Thomas, the family spokesman, has been speaking for the family since early June, 2002. In a June 11 2002 article in Salt Lake Tribune, he is referred to as family spokesman.

From fans4dantley.org, of which Chris Smart is president:

Chris is a partner with a SLC-based public relations and marketing firm. He is responsible for the creative and strategic direction of the agency's clients. In his tenure with the PR agency he has executed successful campaigns for companies such as Independent Witness, Inc., Marker Clothing,...The Polynesian Cultural Center and Hale Centre Theater.

Chris has extensive crisis communication experience, including, most recently, directing public relations for The Elizabeth Smart Family (sic). In this capacity he serves as spokesperson and has completed more than 100 live and taped interviews for porograms ranging from the Today Show and Good Morning America, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, Court TV and Geraldo Rivera. (end direct quote)