NACDS names Hampel director, federal government affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Wednesday announced the appointement of a longtime Congressional health policy veteran to the post of director, federal government affairs. Vonnie Hampel was most recently the press secretary and senior legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Ia., and now joins NACDS’ government affairs and public policy department. 

 

"Vonnie brings the policy, politics and press trifecta to NACDS, with impressive experience earned on Capitol Hill and on federal and state campaign teams,” NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson said. “Her attentiveness to serving constituents while working for Congressman Loebsack will translate well to NACDS’ member-centric focus, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

 

Before joining Rep. Loebsack’s staff, Hampel worked as press secretary and legislative assistant to Rep. Suzanne Cosmas. She began work at NACDS Feb. 24. 

 

“We are particularly pleased that Vonnie has joined the NACDS staff team prior to NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill – March 16 and 17,” Anderson said. “We look forward to introducing her to the NACDS membership.”