Professionals
Tony Abboud
Tony is a government relations expert and litigator with 25 years experience in grassroots organizing, politics, state lobbying and the courtroom. Tony has spent the past decade defending vapor companies and companies in other heavily regulated industries against government over-reach. Tony brings his unique set of lobbying, legal, political and governmental experience to developing the strategic solutions that will enable vapor companies to succeed in a regulated world.
Tony Abboud
Tony is a government relations expert and litigator with 25 years experience in grassroots organizing, politics, state lobbying and the courtroom. Tony has spent the past decade defending vapor companies and companies in other heavily regulated industries against government over-reach. Tony brings his unique set of lobbying, legal, political and governmental experience to developing the strategic solutions that will enable vapor companies to succeed in a regulated world.
Charlotte Hickcox
During the past twenty years Charlotte has worked in all aspects of government affairs honing her skills while building her relationships throughout state legislatures and administrations, Congress, and local municipalities. Since 2014 Charlotte has worked with state vapor associations helping craft messaging, fighting against burdensome regulations and educating legislators.
Charlotte Hickcox
During the past twenty years Charlotte has worked in all aspects of government affairs honing her skills while building her relationships throughout state legislatures and administrations, Congress, and local municipalities. Since 2014 Charlotte has worked with state vapor associations helping craft messaging, fighting against burdensome regulations and educating legislators.
Tiffany Tucker
With 25 years of experience, Tiffany is a passionate and dedicated Executive Assistant providing proactive and efficient support to executives and teams in a face paced environment. She possesses a strong desire to see the team as a whole succeed.
Tiffany Tucker
With 25 years of experience, Tiffany is a passionate and dedicated Executive Assistant providing proactive and efficient support to executives and teams in a face paced environment. She possesses a strong desire to see the team as a whole succeed.
Vapor Lobbying Team
VTA has grown its presence on Capitol Hill and around Washington, D.C. working with outstanding federal representation advocating for our industry.
State By State
VTA has implemented a first of its kind 50-State Joint Defense Program to protect the industry at the state level. In 2019 and 2020, we had professional representation in 40 state capitols and worked closely with our network of more than 25 state vapor associations.
Regulatory Expertise
D.C. Public Affairs
The opponents of the vapor products are not often guided by the truth when they speak. VTA’s team, with extensive experience in D.C. and state public affairs, is here to push back on the untruths, change the public discourse on vapor products, and offer a positive and strong public message.