<p><strong>Washington, D.C.</strong> - Western Growers is welcoming a new addition to its family with Dennis Nuxoll. Mr. Nuxoll will be joining the Washington, D.C. office as the newly appointed Vice President of Federal Government Affairs, according to a press release. He will begin work on March 5th. The new Vice President brings plenty experience straight from Capitol Hill. He was Senior Director of Federal Policy at the American Farmland Trust and has extensive knowledge of federal affairs, advocating on issues that affect California and Arizona growers, shippers and handlers. Mr. Nuxoll also brings over fifteen years of experience as an attorney, Congressional staffer and agricultural lobbyist to the table.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Tom Nassif, president& CEO of Western Growers, states, “Dennis brings a unique perspective and strong skill set as a legislative expert to Western Growers, as well as proven success as a lobbyist. We are very pleased to have him join the Western Growers staff."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The Washington D.C. office will also be seeing Ken Barbic promoted to Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs. Mr. Barbic has worked at the office since July of 2009. Tom Nassif, states, “This is a testament to the good work Ken is doing and has been doing." He continues, “This is a positive step for Western Growers and serves to strengthen our voice and influence in front of the nation’s thought and opinion leaders.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.wga.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
