The American Dental Association named James (Jim) Schulz Jr. senior vice president of government and public affairs Aug. 2. Mr. Schulz, who will oversee lobbying activity, set legislative agendas, and hold staff accountable for performance metrics, officially started his new role Aug. 1.
While Mr. Schulz will work out of the ADA’s office in Washington, D.C., he will lead the strategic plan on legislative advocacy in collaboration with volunteer agencies and ADA staff in both D.C. and the Association’s Chicago office.