WASHINGTON, DC – United Fresh is pleased to welcome Brian Walsh, President of the American Action Network (AAN), to give remarks at the 2012 Washington Public Policy Conference. At Tuesday’s General Session Luncheon, Walsh will provide his perspective on the competing influence of Super PACs and political parties in the current elections. Walsh will also look at the impact social media is having on the electorate and which party may have the upper hand with social media in the November elections.
In his current role, Walsh guides the American Action Network, “an ‘action tank’ that will create, encourage and promote center-right policies based on the principles of freedom, limited government, American exceptionalism, and strong national security,” according to their website. Prior to joining AAN, Walsh was Political Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee, where as a senior strategist for House Republicans, he led the successful efforts to win the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010.
“Brian Walsh has been a leading political strategist for congressional candidates across the country,” said Robert Guenther, United’s senior vice president of public policy. “He has experienced the inner workings of campaigns, and is now an influential ally to many politicians seeking office. Given the Citizens United case in the Supreme Court and the rise of Super PACs, his political insights will enlighten conference attendees about the complexity of this year’s elections.”
The Washington Public Policy Conference is the produce industry’s most powerful public policy event, bringing together more than 500 industry leaders for face-to-face meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, October 1-3, 2012. For more information, please visit www.unitedfresh.org.
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association serves companies at the forefront of the global fresh and fresh-cut produce industry, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Western Regional office in Salinas, Calif., United Fresh and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org or call 202-303-3400.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association