Andrew Heller, a columnist and senior director for Lambert, Edwards & Assocs., has moved to Vanguard Public Affairs in Lansing as a VP.
The seasoned journalist spent the last three years at LE&A and was director of media relations for Early Childhood Investment Corp. before a short stint at Publicom.
He has been a columnist for the Flint Journal and MLive and his "Heller High Water" columns are syndicated in 10 Michigan papers.
At LE&A, he led its work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and handled other business for the Detroit firm.
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.
