CRI’s Mendez elected treasurer of government relations group

Published 10:05 pm Thursday, August 30, 2012

Jennifer Mendez, Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) vice president for government relations, was elected treasurer of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) at the organization’s annual business meeting on Aug. 8 in Chicago. The SGAC is the organization of state government relations professionals representing more than 185 major U.S. corporations and trade associations.

“I have always found great value in SGAC membership. I look forward to working with my peers to help shape SGAC’s programs and move SGAC forward as a first-class organization,” Mendez said.

As treasurer, Ms. Mendez is on a path to become SGAC president in two years.

“During her 10-year career with CRI, Jenn Mendez has shown herself to be a tireless advocate for the carpet industry and its employees,” CRI President Werner Braun said. “Her input with state legislatures on carpet-related issues has been invaluable. It is only fitting she should be similarly recognized among her peers.”

Other newly-elected SGAC officers include: President Mike Thompson, Personal Care Products Council; Vice President Katrina Iserman, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Secretary Gerard Dehrmann, Walmart Stores Inc.