Eric Hoplin

As President and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Eric Hoplin and his team represent nearly 30,000 companies that account for one-third of the American economy, by supplying businesses with the products they need to serve their customers in nearly every sector of commerce. Hoplin also serves as President of the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence, President of the NAW Service Corporation and Treasurer of the NAW Political Action Committee.

• Leads a team of public affairs professionals focused on advancing Wells Fargo’s reputation, policy priorities, and political objectives with government officials and key influencers at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as select international locations • Responsible for managing the company’s engagement with hundreds of third-party organizations, including trade associations, NGOs, think tanks, advocacy groups, and academic institutions • Oversees a budget of $40 million, with careful attention to cost and risk management controls • Serves as an ambassador for Wells Fargo, giving speeches, hosting roundtables, attending conferences, and building relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the country • Supports Wells Fargo business operations by facilitating engagement with trade associations and in providing advice on major business decisions through an external relations lens

• Led the day to day operations of this 50 employee/$30 million organization • Worked with the CEOs & senior executives of the largest financial companies in America • Deployed cutting edge techniques to successfully advance the agenda of the financial services industry, including cybersecurity, regulatory reform, FinTech, trade, and tax reform • Provided oversight of HR, finance/accounting, operations, communications/marketing, event planning, and membership • Directed philanthropic giving as President of the FSR Foundation

• Led all communication strategy, including messaging, marketing and branding, internal communication, and digital media. • Oversaw internal initiatives to shape strategies designed to improve organizational efficiency throughout the enterprise.

• Led cross-functional teams across dozens of management consulting engagements, leveraging skills in project planning, staffing, financial management, quality control, client relations, change management, stakeholder analysis, benchmarking, branding, advanced analytics, strategic simulation, and strategic communication. • Created and implemented strategic communication and branding plans for clients at National Defense University and the Joint Staff, including development of core messages, website design, and marketing material. • Facilitated more than 50 wargames/simulations with senior policy leaders in the Departments of Defense and State to address and plan for major contingencies across the globe.

• Managed major initiatives for the organization, including staff leadership, fundraising, Election Day operations, conventions/meetings, political strategy, grassroots cultivation, candidate recruitment, and communication. • Developed and administered 26 training seminars for candidates, party leaders, and members. • Traveled statewide giving speeches in support of candidates and ideas, including interviews with local media.