Retail lobbyist expected to expand group's visibility in the media and on Capital Hill Lugar The American Hotel & Lodging Association has tapped retail lobbyist Katherine Lugar as its next president and CEO, effective April 17. She will replace Joe McInerney, who is retiring after leading the $8M-revenue organization since 2001. Lugar currently is executive vice president, public affairs, for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, where she leads the group's government affairs programs. She is the second highest-paid staffer after RILA President Sandra Kennedy, having earned more than $490,000 during 2011 tax year, compared to the roughly $480,000 McInerney… Read More