American Securities Assn. Invests in McMorrow
Fri., Feb. 21, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
The American Securities Assn. has hired Kelli McMorrow as head of government affairs and director of fixed income policy.
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The American Securities Assn. has hired Kelli McMorrow as head of government affairs and director of fixed income policy.
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