Former Press Secretary for Rep. Tom Rooney Joins Pernod Ricard

Max Moody, the former press secretary for Florida Representative Tom Rooney, recently joined Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s largest beverage producers, as director of state policy. Pernod Ricard’s growing interest in affecting federal policy is apparent in its federal lobbying expenditures, having increased from previous years to $825,000 in 2017. Moody’s hire, however, signals state policy as another growing priority for the company.