The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) promoted Thomas Crockett to VP, government affairs. Crockett has served the last six years as director, government & regulatory affairs. He is currently responsible for managing FDRA’s advocacy on issues impacting the footwear industry including U.S. international trade policy, global trade barriers, customs, intellectual property protection, and product safety.
“During these tumultuous times in our Nation’s history as it relates to trade, Thomas has been a guiding force for our membership and the industry as a whole,” stated Mike Jeppesen, FDRA chairman and president of the global operations group at Wolverine Worldwide. “His expertise, professionalism and work ethic have been vitally important to the overall health of our industry, and I can’t think of a better guy to assume the role of vice president, government relations for FDRA.”
FDRA president and CEO Matt Priest added “Thomas is so foundational to the success of FDRA meeting its mandate to serve the industry in every way we can. He’s an invaluable member of our team and I can’t thank him enough for the continued knowledge, guidance and support he has given me and the entire FDRA team over these past six years. I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather have in the trenches as we continue to fight for the footwear industry here in Washington and around the world.”
“I am honored to become vice president of government affairs at FDRA,” said Crockett. “We have an incredible team that works hard, innovates, and strives for excellence. FDRA is an outstanding organization, and I look forward to continuing to work to advance the priorities of the footwear industry in Washington.”
Photos courtesy FDRA/Thomas Crockett
