WASHINGTON – The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has appointed Kathleen Huzarsky McNamara as vice president of technology and Kurt Lynch as vice president of trade, expanding its public policy team ahead of the 120th Congress.
The appointments, announced Tuesday, come as RILA focuses on consumer affordability, predictable trade policies, and technology regulations that affect the retail industry. The association said both executives will help convey retailers’ priorities to federal policymakers.
McNamara brings more than 20 years of experience in federal legislative affairs and government relations. She most recently served as associate vice president of legislative affairs at Comcast Corp., where she worked for more than 15 years. She previously held positions at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and CTIA – The Wireless Association.
Her policy experience spans consumer privacy, artificial intelligence, broadband infrastructure, telecommunications, competition, and digital media.
“Kathleen brings an exceptional depth of experience and a proven track record of working with Capitol Hill and trade associations to advance technology policy priorities in Washington,” said Evan Armstrong, RILA’s senior vice president of government affairs.
Lynch joins RILA after nearly a decade on Capitol Hill, most recently serving as senior policy advisor and appropriations manager for Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). His responsibilities included trade, taxation, federal budgeting, small business, and employment policy.
He previously worked for former Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.).
Armstrong said Lynch’s legislative experience and relationships in Congress will support RILA’s efforts to advance policies that strengthen the retail industry amid evolving global trade conditions.
RILA represents more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which collectively generate more than $2.7 trillion in annual sales.
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