Fighting for Wholesale Distribution
NAW’s Brian Wild talks about the importance of policy work and coalition building in educating lawmakers and regulators about the distribution industry.
T
he wholesale distribution industry accounts for $8.2 trillion and 6 million workers in the U.S. economy. Even more, it is an engine that enables many other sectors to operate smoothly. As the chief government relations offi cer for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Brian Wild is one of the key fi gures protecting that economic engine on Capitol Hill.
Since joining NAW in May 2023, Wild has worked diligently to expand the organization’s advocacy infl uence through coalition building, education and court victories. Under his guidance, NAW launched its Legal Policy Center this past July, a new organization designed to empower distributors to contest federal regulations.
FEDA members will hear more about these efforts
By Brian Wild Chief Government Relations Officer National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
22 FEDA News & Views
and Wild’s insight into legislative and regulatory efforts impacting competition, taxes, the workforce, and technology during the opening general session of the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference on Sept. 18. The following Q&A is intended to familiarize FEDA members with Wild’s accomplishments and to highlight the NAW’s work on behalf of distributors.
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