Top lobbyist's role at National Restaurant Association will be filled on interim basis while group searches for DeFife's successor DeFife After five years leading government affairs at the National Restaurant Association, Scott DeFife will step down Feb. 27 so he can devote his full attention to exploring "some opportunities at the next level." In an interview with CEO Update, DeFife said it would not be fair to stay at NRA with his attention diverted away from the association and the membership. "There's a way I like to do things. I need to devote myself fully to exploring these opportunities," said DeFife, executive vice president of policy and government affairs.… Read More