Hickey Joins Day & Zimmermann as VP, Government Affairs
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 10, 2004 – Today Day & Zimmermann announced the appointment of James (Jim) Hickey as Vice President, Government Affairs. In this newly created position, Jim will be responsible for developing and implementing the Company's government relations strategy and political agenda, as well as serving as the spokesperson and representative on major legislative issues affecting the Company.
"Jim's extensive experience in government affairs and his deep understanding of the congressional process and its key players will serve him well in this newly created position with Day & Zimmermann," says William Hamm, Senior Vice President, for Day & Zimmermann. "Jim's activities will be key to helping the Company achieve its business goals in Washington."
Jim comes to Day & Zimmermann from the Raytheon Company, a $17 billion defense contractor, where he spent 14 years. For the past four years, he served as the Director of Congressional Affairs responsible for securing Congressional support and funding for Raytheon's munitions portfolio, Navy programs, and for Navy and Air Force systems. Additionally, he helped implement Raytheon's political action committee (PAC) plans. Prior to joining Raytheon, Jim spent four years on Capitol Hill, first as a Legislative Assistant to Congressman Herb Bateman, and subsequently as a Legislative Assistant for Senator Pete Domenici.
About Day & Zimmermann:
Day & Zimmermann accelerates customer success by delivering reliable managed services. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 1.3 Billion USD in revenues, the Day & Zimmermann family of companies employs 20,000 professionals and is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in America by Forbes. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Day & Zimmermann is a former winner of the U.S. National Family Business of the Year award. For more information visit dayzim.com.
