The American Lighting Association (ALA) has contracted Palmer Schoening of Schoening Strategies in Washington, D.C., as Government Affairs Consultant. Schoening has worked with several small business trade associations, including helping to provide a Washington, D.C., presence for the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) for over a decade. Mr. Schoening was strongly recommended by our partner association NAED and other allies as a skilled and experienced representative for the industry.

Mr. Schoening also runs the Family Business Coalition, of which ALA is a member. The Family Business Coalition fights for tax relief for America’s family-owned and operated businesses. With so many multigenerational businesses within the ALA membership, Mr. Schoening’s expertise will help the industry during this important year in tax policy, as many of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire.