The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance and administration.
Macy Lemon
Lemon will lead NGA’s state government affairs strategy, working with state legislatures, governors’ offices, coalitions and state partners to advance policies that support independent supermarkets and the communities they serve.
Lemon most recently worked for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign as associate director of state government relations, where she developed and executed state-level legislative strategies, managed state contract advocacy groups and worked with coalition partners to advance policies on nutrition, healthcare access and public benefits. She previously worked for the American Enterprise Institute, leading state and federal domestic policy issues.
“Macy brings a unique combination of state government expertise, coalition-building experience and a deep understanding of policies that impact food retailers,” said Stephanie Johnson, NGA SVP and head of government affairs.
“Her proven ability to navigate complex state policy environments and build strong relationships with policymakers will be a tremendous asset as we continue advocating for independent grocers across the country.”
Mark McLaughlin
McLaughlin will oversee NGA’s financial operations, budgeting, accounting, compliance and administrative functions, helping ensure the association’s continued fiscal strength and operational excellence. He most recently served as CFO at the Democratic National Committee, managing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial reporting and compliance across multiple affiliated nonprofit and joint fundraising entities.
Previously, he served as director of finance at Arlington Public Schools, overseeing budget management, financial reporting, audits, grant accounting and capital projects for one of the region’s largest public school systems.
“Mark is a highly accomplished financial executive with a strong record of managing complex organizations and implementing sound fiscal practices,” said Jonathan Downey, NGA’s COO.
“His expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and organizational management will help ensure NGA continues to operate efficiently while delivering value to our members.”