June 04, 2010

Greetings! We hope you are having a significant and happy week! This edition announces the retirement of Jim McCoy, as well as contact information for our industry analysts.

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JIM MCCOY, NATIONAL REVENUE CENTER, RETIRING

Jim has over 32 years of distinguished service and has been serving currently as Program Manager in Cincinnati at our National Revenue Center.  Jim's extensive knowledge, his expertise, but most importantly, his understanding of the term "public service" and his compassion in the manner in which he has served his country these past 32 years is an example to us all.  We all wish you the very best, Jim, and hope that you have a great retirement.  You will be missed. His retirement date is July 2, 2010.

TTB INDUSTRY ANALYSTS

TTB desires to maintain a high level of communication with industry members, trade associations, State governments and other Federal agencies. Our Industry Analysts are responsible for:

• Maintaining contact with all phases of activity within the industry;
• Assisting in preparation or review of proposed Federal legislation;
• Identifying industry changes;
• Assessing trends and current statistical results; and
• Providing efficiency of service through attendance at seminars and industry meetings.

Please feel free to contact our analysts as a resource and point of contact on national issues of mutual concern.