NAIOP Promotes John Bryant to Senior Director of Federal Affairs, January 16, 2008
Washington, D.C. - The National Association of
Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) is pleased to announce
that John Bryant has been promoted to senior director of federal
affairs. Bryant has been with NAIOP since March 2003 and reports to
Aquiles Suarez, vice president for government affairs.
In his role, Bryant manages environmental and energy legislative initiatives for NAIOP’s government affairs department. He also lobbies federal issues that affect the commercial real estate industry, such as wetlands, Brownfields redevelopment, tenant improvement depreciation and endangered species.
“John’s knowledge on environmental issues and his experience on Capitol Hill are a definite asset to the association,” said Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president. “His impressive background and ability to relate with NAIOP and Congressional members alike is truly an advantage that will help keep the needs of NAIOP members at the forefront.”
Bryant is a graduate of Sonoma State University in California with a BS in environmental planning. Before joining NAIOP, Bryant served as an environmental advisor/senior legislative assistant to former Representative Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.), where he created environmental policy and drafted legislation to support resource sustainable goals. He also worked for HAZMED, a United States Environmental Protection Agency Region IV contractor, as an environmental investigator for Superfund sites.
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About NAIOP: The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties is the nation’s leading trade association for developers, owners, investors and other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use commercial real estate. Founded in 1967, NAIOP comprises 16,500+ members in 55 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. NAIOP provides networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative representation. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.
In his role, Bryant manages environmental and energy legislative initiatives for NAIOP’s government affairs department. He also lobbies federal issues that affect the commercial real estate industry, such as wetlands, Brownfields redevelopment, tenant improvement depreciation and endangered species.
“John’s knowledge on environmental issues and his experience on Capitol Hill are a definite asset to the association,” said Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president. “His impressive background and ability to relate with NAIOP and Congressional members alike is truly an advantage that will help keep the needs of NAIOP members at the forefront.”
Bryant is a graduate of Sonoma State University in California with a BS in environmental planning. Before joining NAIOP, Bryant served as an environmental advisor/senior legislative assistant to former Representative Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.), where he created environmental policy and drafted legislation to support resource sustainable goals. He also worked for HAZMED, a United States Environmental Protection Agency Region IV contractor, as an environmental investigator for Superfund sites.
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About NAIOP: The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties is the nation’s leading trade association for developers, owners, investors and other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use commercial real estate. Founded in 1967, NAIOP comprises 16,500+ members in 55 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. NAIOP provides networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative representation. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.