CRI's Mendez Named SGAC Board President

Dalton, GA, Sept. 4, 2014 -- Carpet and Rug Institute vice president for government relations Jennifer Mendez was named president of the board of directors of the State Government Affairs Council.

SGAC is the nation’s largest professional organization for state government relations professionals, with members representing more than 200 major U.S. corporations and trade associations.

Mendez has previously served as group secretary in 2011, treasurer in 2012 and vice-president in 2013.

Mendez will preside over meetings of the SGAC board of directors and will represent SGAC at public functions with allied organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislators, the Council of State Governments, American Legislative Exchange Council and Women in Government.