Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) introduced the appointment of three key federal affairs leaders: Ben Castagnetti, Scott Luginbill and Kelsey Snyder. They’ll additional strengthen WSWA’s advocacy presence in Washington, D.C., below the management of Dawson Hobbs, Govt Vice President, Authorities Affairs.
Ben Castagnetti, Director, Federal Affairs, who joined the affiliation in October, helps the execution of WSWA’s federal agenda and congressional outreach. Earlier than WSWA, he labored for Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), specializing in commerce, international relations, and nationwide safety points.
Scott Luginbill, Vice President, Federal Affairs, brings over 15 years of expertise in public affairs and authorities relations to WSWA. Most just lately he served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Workers to Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) and beforehand held strategic roles together with Vice President at Penta Group and management positions on Capitol Hill.
Kelsey Snyder, Director, Federal Affairs, helps develop and execute methods to advance WSWA’s federal priorities and monitor congressional exercise. Previous to becoming a member of WSWA, she served as Principal of Federal Authorities Relations on the Nationwide Federation of Unbiased Enterprise, advocating for small enterprise legislative pursuits.
Of their respective roles, Castagnetti, Luginbill and Snyder will play central roles in advancing WSWA’s legislative priorities, in keeping with the group, participating with policymakers and shaping federal public coverage that helps the three-tier system and prioritizes American, family-owned companies.
“Our federal affairs crew is instrumental to WSWA’s mission of representing the wholesale tier on Capitol Hill and earlier than federal businesses,” mentioned Hobbs in a information launch. “Ben, Kelsey, and Scott convey deep expertise and strategic perception that can elevate our advocacy efforts and amplify the voice of wine and spirits wholesalers in important coverage debates.”
