CFA ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
 

(Sacramento, CA) - California Forestry Association (CFA) President David A. Bischel announced today that Mr. P. Anthony Thomas has been named vice president of legislative affairs, effective November 13, 2008.  In this capacity, Mr. Thomas will be CFA’s chief legislative advocate and responsible for representing CFA’s diversified membership in the development and implementation of legislative strategies and tactics.

In making his announcement, Mr. Bischel stated, “I am extremely pleased to have an individual with the credentials of Mr. Thomas join the CFA team.  Since 2005, Anthony has been a lobbyist for the League of California Cities, with previous lobbying experience for the City of Los Angeles and Southern California Edison as well as deputy director, public affairs for Edison.  He brings a wide variety of experience and understanding of the legislative process to this position.  Moreover, he is an experienced negotiator and advocate.”

Mr. Thomas holds a B.A. degree in government from California State University, Sacramento, and was one of 48 individuals chosen nationally by the Coro Foundation as a Fellow, Public Policy/Public Affairs.  Anthony joins CFA after nearly a decade of lobbying experience with various public and private sector organizations, including three years representing the southern and western sectors of the City of Los Angeles as a deputy for former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan, who is also the former California secretary of education in the Schwarzenegger administration.

Mr. Thomas stated, “I am extremely pleased and honored to become a part of such a well-respected organization.  The issues facing forest management in California are complex and diverse.  I will do everything possible to support and encourage responsible development and implementation of California’s forest policies.”
 

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