BI Announces New VP Public Affairs

Dear Client:Former Beer Institute VP Communications Chris Thorne announced his resignation back in May. Today, the BI has announced his apparent successor: Denise Dunckel will join the trade association as vice president, public affairs, effective September 14. She will lead the Beer Institute's public affairs strategy directed at policymakers, the media, the alcohol beverage industry and other key stakeholders. "She's got a varied and deep background in Washington. She will be an asset to our team, and she will be