Chris McCannell Assumes Role in New Trade Association for Opportunity Zones

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 14, 2019 — Senior Government Affairs Consultant Chris McCannell, of GrayRobinson’s Washington, D.C., office, is taking part in a new trade group that will represent investors taking advantage of the tax incentives. The association will lobby on policy surrounding opportunity zones at the federal, state, and local levels. The founder, Shafron Hawkins, described the group as a "Chamber of Commerce for opportunity funds." McCannell, who lobbied Congress on tax issues for the Manufactured Housing Institute, Capital One Financial Corp., the Angel Capital Association, and angel investor group in the first three months of this year, will serve as the group’s senior legislative advisor. For more information visit zonefunds.org.