Shanna Brown Appointed Director of WGA's D.C. Office (9/21/09)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 21, 2009

Contact: Karen Deike 
(303) 623-9378
or Shanna Brown 
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Shanna Brown Appointed Director of WGA's D.C. Office

DENVER -- The Western Governors' Association announced today that Shanna Brown has been appointed Director of its Washington D.C. office. WGA represents 19 states and three U.S.-Flag Pacific islands.

Brown has worked in the WGA's D.C. office since 2003, first as the deputy director and then as acting director, beginning in November 2008. As director, she works with the Administration and Congress to advance the Western Governors' policy objectives as federal laws, regulations and administrative decisions are being developed.

Pam Inmann, WGA Executive Director, said there are a number of critical issues Brown will be working on during this Congress, including those related to energy, transmission, water management, climate adaptation and forest health.

Prior to joining WGA's staff, Brown served as legislative assistant and then as legislative director to former U.S. Rep. Larry Combest of Texas. While on the Combest staff, Shanna was the point person for energy, natural resources, commerce, judicial and environmental policy issues.

The WGA's D.C. office is located in the Hall of the States, and Brown can be reached by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 202-624-5402.

 

The Western Governors' Association is an independent, nonprofit organization representing the governors of 19 states and three U.S.-Flag islands in the Pacific. Through their Association, the Western governors identify and address key policy and governance issues in natural resources, the environment, human services, economic development, international relations and public management.

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