The National Beer Wholesalers Assn., which represents more than 3,000 independent beer distributors, has named Eric Bunning its director of federal affairs.
Bunning, who was senior legislative assistant in Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr's office, is in charge of outreach to the White House and Congress, as well as grassroots activities.
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Amanda DeBardEarlier this month, NBWA hired Amanda DeBard as communications director.
She worked as communications director for the Business Roundtable, and energy policy reporter at the Washington Times and EnergyGuardian.
DeBard also consulted for the National Assn of Manufacturers and Keybridge Communications.
NBWA says its goal is to promote safety and responsibility for legal-age drinkers via state-based regulation and distribution of alcohol.
Roger Bolton plans to step down as CEO of Page, the association of strategic communicators, at the end of the year following a 13-year run.
Sherrie Mazur will join the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation as managing director, of communications on Feb. 14. 
Independent Diplomat, the nonprofit that promotes democracy by organizing opposition movements and activists, has trained its sights on Venezuela.
Robert Tappan has joined the International BioMetrics + Identity Assoc., the trade group for the identity technology industry.
Tiffany Haverly, who was at Finsbury Glover Hering, has joined the Internet Association as director of communications.
