(CHICAGO) December 12, 2016 –– NAMA announced that Eric Dell, NAMA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, has been recognized as one of Association TRENDS’ 2016 Leading Association Lobbyists. Dell will be honored at the group’s Salute to Association Excellence event, February 23, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Dell has worked with industry leaders, state councils and members across the country to develop and expand grassroots efforts at the local, state and federal level. In 2015 he launched the association’s annual D.C. Fly-In, which grew in attendance by more than 30 percent in 2016, connecting members with their legislators.
Dell has led efforts on major industry issues, including Calorie Disclosure, the metallic content of coins, energy regulations for beverage vending machines, and DOL overtime rules, providing guidance to members and building relationships with industry stakeholders and allied organizations.
“Lobbying on behalf of an association and industry comprised of businesses ranging from multinational corporations to small, family-owned businesses is exciting and rewarding,” Dell said. “Going to work every day to protect and promote these hard-working Americans and the jobs they create keeps our team focused. Our team is expanding NAMA’s footprint in D.C. by increased participation in our advocacy efforts. In 2015 we hosted our first annual DC Fly-In with more than 200 industry leaders participating. In 2016 it increased by 30 percent to more than 260 participants,” he continued.
“I try to live by three attributes that are important to being a successful lobbyist: 1) Your credibility is your most important attribute; 2) Bring people together across political party lines to create win-win solutions; and 3)You can’t do it on your own, it takes a TEAM to win,” Dell concluded.
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1100 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
