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The Natural Products Association (NPA), Washington, D.C., has hired Michael Kelley as director, government affairs. In his new role, Mr. Kelley will be responsible overseeing the association’s interaction with the US Congress and management of its PAC.
Mr. Kelley joins the NPA from Mayer Brown LLP where he was a government affairs specialist in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Kelley represented a variety of clients before the legislative and executive branches of government in a variety of areas including appropriations, energy, environmental issues, consumer protection, food and drug issues, international affairs, online gaming, taxes, telecommunications, trade and transportation issues.
Before Mayer Brown, he was Managing Director for Congressional Relations for The Moffett Group where he led the firm's work with its international clients as well as the firm’s domestic client portfolio with Republican members of Congress.
He has extensive experience in analyzing legislation and developing strategies for engaging the US Congress. He has worked extensively with government officials, ambassadors and embassy staff from the governments of Kenya, Egypt, Malawi and Morocco in order to convey their interests on Capitol Hill, the think tank community, non-governmental organizations and academia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael as the newest member of our talented staff here in Washington, D.C.,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD, Executive Director and CEO of the Natural Products Association. “I’m confident that Michael’s background and experience will make him an excellent addition to NPA and further solidify our position as the premier association representing the natural products industry.”
Before joining The Moffett Group, Michael was a legislative assistant for Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Indiana). During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Mr. Kelley specialized in work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the areas of energy, commerce, trade and consumer protection. He also led the Congressman's legislative and appropriations work in the areas of agriculture, the budget, financial services, labor, small business, transportation and taxes.
Prior to his work on the Hill, Mr. Kelley was the lead field coordinator for Republican U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Virginia) on his successful 2006 re-election campaign team.
Mr. Kelley joins the NPA from Mayer Brown LLP where he was a government affairs specialist in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Kelley represented a variety of clients before the legislative and executive branches of government in a variety of areas including appropriations, energy, environmental issues, consumer protection, food and drug issues, international affairs, online gaming, taxes, telecommunications, trade and transportation issues.
Before Mayer Brown, he was Managing Director for Congressional Relations for The Moffett Group where he led the firm's work with its international clients as well as the firm’s domestic client portfolio with Republican members of Congress.
He has extensive experience in analyzing legislation and developing strategies for engaging the US Congress. He has worked extensively with government officials, ambassadors and embassy staff from the governments of Kenya, Egypt, Malawi and Morocco in order to convey their interests on Capitol Hill, the think tank community, non-governmental organizations and academia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael as the newest member of our talented staff here in Washington, D.C.,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD, Executive Director and CEO of the Natural Products Association. “I’m confident that Michael’s background and experience will make him an excellent addition to NPA and further solidify our position as the premier association representing the natural products industry.”
Before joining The Moffett Group, Michael was a legislative assistant for Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Indiana). During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Mr. Kelley specialized in work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the areas of energy, commerce, trade and consumer protection. He also led the Congressman's legislative and appropriations work in the areas of agriculture, the budget, financial services, labor, small business, transportation and taxes.
Prior to his work on the Hill, Mr. Kelley was the lead field coordinator for Republican U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Virginia) on his successful 2006 re-election campaign team.