America's Natural Gas Alliance Appoints Tom Hassenboehler Vice President of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs
January 10, 2011
Washington, D.C. - America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) has
named Tom Hassenboehler as Vice President of Policy Development and
Legislative Affairs. Hassenboehler comes to ANGA with a strong
background in energy and environmental policy and political
affairs.
In this role, Hassenboehler will help develop policy
recommendations to put to greater use the nation's vast domestic
natural gas supplies to create jobs, reduce U.S. dependence on
foreign oil and improve air quality.
"Tom's knowledge of energy and environmental policy, coupled with
his deep understanding of Congress and the many benefits of natural
gas, will be a tremendous asset to ANGA's efforts to promote
greater utilization of this clean, domestic energy source," said
ANGA President and CEO Regina Hopper.
Hassenboehler joins ANGA after nearly a decade on Capitol Hill,
serving as Minority Counsel to the Senate Committee on Environment
& Public Works, and as Counsel on the House Energy and Commerce
Committee. In these roles, he helped develop floor strategies
for the consideration of several key energy and environmental
bills. Hassenboehler previously worked in the offices of former
Reps. Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and Bob Riley (R-AL).
"Natural gas offers an important opportunity to drive our economy
forward while improving energy security," Hassenboehler said. "I am
convinced that policies that take full advantage of our abundant
and affordable domestic natural gas resource can make a positive
difference in our energy future, and I look forward to working to
make these policies a reality."
Hassenboehler earned a bachelor's degree and juris doctorate from
Louisiana State University.
