ALTA NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF GRASSROOTS AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS

摘要

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), a national trade association of the land title insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Leah Shimp Vass as Director of Grassroots and Political Affairs. In her new role, Shimp Vass will be responsible for two components of ALTA's advocacy efforts: developing political action committee (PAC) strategy and mobilizing grassroots activities. She will work closely with Senior Director of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser to enhance strategic planning, growth and operations of the Title Industry Political Action Committee, Title Action Network and the Congressional Liaison Program. Shimp Vass previously served three years as Associate Director, Government Relations, for the International Franchise Association, where she created the association's first candidate-endorsement program. She also has held positions in government relations with CIT Group Inc., U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's office, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Republican Staff and the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.