Mike Bober will be new vice-president of government affairs on the USA’s Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), effective from 1 August. Bober comes to PIJAC from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), where he served as coalitions director. In addition, he was a key advisor in more than 100 campaigns on outreach efforts, endorsement opportunities, and issue briefings. Prior to joining the NRCC, Bober served as executive director of the House Conservatives Fund (HCF), a political action committee supported by more than 100 Members of Congress.