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For some groups, ex-governor CEO could be a GR coup

Associations may be drawn to retiring incumbents, tapping experience managing complex operations and competing constituencies RELATED CONTENT Will some congressional retirees transition to associations? Some associations see having a former member of Congress as CEO as an attractive proposition, given the lawmaker’s connections on Capitol Hill and knowledge of the legislative process. But to other groups, another brand of politician holds even more promise—a former governor. Gregoire Lynch Perdue Schweitzer “I think they’re a little bit more appealing than members of Congress,” said Chris Jones, a managing partner at… Read More