Full Name
Chris Krese
Job Title
Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations and Communications
Company Name
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
Speaker Bio
In one of his jobs, the CEO described Chris Krese as the “minister of verve.” That describes the energy and enthusiasm he has delivered throughout his 30 years of Washington, D.C. experience. He has served as an association management and communications professional, including senior roles in trade associations, Congressional offices, and a public affairs firm.
Chris’ expertise includes organizational strategic planning and developing public relations strategies to advance public policy. He emphasizes that he enjoys communications because it empowers him to contribute in a leadership role in virtually all facets of an organization.
As senior vice president of Congressional relations and communications at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), he and the team advocate for the membership's role as the “face of neighborhood healthcare,” tell the industry's story, and market NACDS' value to retailer and supplier members.
He also has served the National Restaurant Association and the American Frozen Food Institute at the senior vice president level. In the agency arena, Chris launched the food and hospitality crisis communications practice of Xenophon Strategies, Inc.
He served as press secretary to Congressman Bill Clinger (R-PA), who chaired the House of Representatives Government Reform and Oversight Committee. Chris also served as a legislative assistant for the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee.
Chris was named an Association Trends magazine “Young and Aspiring Association Professional” in 2002, and in 2006 was featured in CEO Update’s “Up & Comers” series. He is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Chris' favorite volunteer activity is coaching youth baseball. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Chris’ expertise includes organizational strategic planning and developing public relations strategies to advance public policy. He emphasizes that he enjoys communications because it empowers him to contribute in a leadership role in virtually all facets of an organization.
As senior vice president of Congressional relations and communications at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), he and the team advocate for the membership's role as the “face of neighborhood healthcare,” tell the industry's story, and market NACDS' value to retailer and supplier members.
He also has served the National Restaurant Association and the American Frozen Food Institute at the senior vice president level. In the agency arena, Chris launched the food and hospitality crisis communications practice of Xenophon Strategies, Inc.
He served as press secretary to Congressman Bill Clinger (R-PA), who chaired the House of Representatives Government Reform and Oversight Committee. Chris also served as a legislative assistant for the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee.
Chris was named an Association Trends magazine “Young and Aspiring Association Professional” in 2002, and in 2006 was featured in CEO Update’s “Up & Comers” series. He is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Chris' favorite volunteer activity is coaching youth baseball. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
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