WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced Monday that it has promoted Audrey Adamson to assistant vice president for public policy at the organization Washington, D.C. office.

Adamson was NPPC’s director of government relations, overseeing the organization’s lobbying efforts on legislative issues, assisting in policy development and representing NPPC before Congress, federal agencies and non-governmental organizations. Before joining the trade group, she was the Washington office director for the Midwestern Governors’ Association

She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University.

“This is a well-deserved promotion and reflects Audrey’s dedicated service to NPPC and to the U.S. pork industry,” said Kirk Ferrell, NPPC’s vice president for public policy. “As an example, because of her tireless efforts, the 2008 Farm Bill contains a number of provisions that will benefit pork producers.”

Source: National Pork Producers Council