One of the state’s most powerful groups lobbying on behalf of business and industry has a new director overseeing its four independent political action committees.
As Business Report details in the Moving Up section of its latest issue, John Diez Jr. is stepping into the role after most recently serving as deputy campaign director for David Vitter’s 2015 gubernatorial campaign.
Diez will lead LABI’s efforts to promote the principles of free enterprise. He’ll work to build support for LABI’s four independent PACs: NORTHPAC, EASTPAC, SOUTHPAC AND WESTPAC. He comes to LABI with 25 years of experience working in state and national campaigns.
Also, several local banks recently announced new hires and promotions. Among them, Ryan Blauvelt has been named chief financial officer of Campus Federal Credit Union. Blauvelt will direct financial and accounting functions as well as guide investment decisions while identifying long-term strategic opportunities beneficial for the credit union. He has 10 years of experience in portfolio management and financial planning.
At Regions Banks, T.J. McGee has been promoted to relationship consultant in the Institutional Trust Department for the bank’s South Louisiana Region. He serves nonprofits, government agencies and private businesses in the design, implementation and operation of qualified retirement plans and compensation deferral. He also is responsible for assisting with the administration and investment funds for endowments and foundations.
For more professional moves within the Capital Region, check out the current issue of Business Report. The magazine regularly highlights executive-level promotions and new hires in the Capital Region in its Moving Up section, as well as announcements about developments at area companies in Company News.
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