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NMPF Welcomes New Staff Member

May 4, 2010

 

NMPF Welcomes New Staff Member

This week David Hickey joined the NMPF staff as the Director of Government Relations.

David was previously with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) as Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. His portfolio includes dairy, energy, climate change, rural development, farm safety net, crop insurance, and disaster assistance. He was actively engaged in the drafting and reporting of legislation during the 2008 Farm Bill and Energy Acts.

Prior to working at NASDA, David was a Legislative Correspondent for Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) from May 2006 – Jan. 2009.

Originally from Minnesota, David holds a degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. He can be reached at dhickey@nmpf.org.