Wes Fisher is the Director of Federal and State Affairs at the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), the national trade group representing the $31 billion US convenience services industry (vending and unattended retail). He leads state government affairs and grassroots organizing across the US and works closely with NAMA’s state councils. He has traveled across the nation to testify before state and local governments, provide legislative briefings, and host state lobby days. Prior to joining NAMA in 2018, Wes led state legislative outreach and membership across fifty states for the American Legislative Exchange Council and has previously held several roles in politics and public policy, including interning in the Office of Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06). Wes has a degree from James Madison University in Political Science and is a Virginia native. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.