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BGR Group has recruited Justin Rzepka from the NCTA-the Internet & Television Assn., where he held the VP-government relations post.
Working in BGR's commerce practice, he will focus on technology and telecommunications policy issues.
At NCTA since 2009, Rzepka dealt with broadband access, privacy, piracy, infrastructure, spectrum, Intent of Things and governance issues.
BGR founding partner Haley Barbour called Rzepka a "qualified and talented advocate" who will "hit the ground running and complement our growing commerce practice very well."
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
