Former CHPA vp Kraushaar joins Triadvocates

WASHINGTON Kevin Kraushaar, former vice president of government relations for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, accepted a position as managing principal of the Washington, D.C., office of Triadvocates, the government relations consulting practice of Quarles & Brady beginning in January, the association stated in a e-newsletter Friday.

“Kevin was highly dedicated to the interests of our member companies, and has a wealth of experience and insight from 14 years on the job here at CHPA,” stated Andy Fish, senior vice president, legal & government affairs and general counsel. “We are grateful for his service to the association and its members and wish him well in his new venture.”

Kraushaar joined CHPA in 1993 as assistant general counsel and director of state government relations. He was named vice president, government relations in 1998.

Prior to CHPA, Kraushaar served as the legislative director to former Michigan Rep. Carl Pursell, who was the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies.