LegiStorm

Biographical

Family:

Education

• University of Georgia (Athens) - BA, political science and government (1996)

  Activities and notes: Young Democrats of Georgia, chapter president

Employment History

• National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals (Jan. 2023-)

  Vice President, Congressional Affairs

• Aflac Inc. (June 2016-July 2022)

  Director, Federal Relations

• Rep. David Scott (D-GA) (March 2006-June 2016)

  Chief of Staff

• Rep. David Scott (D-GA) (Dec. 2005-March 2006)

  Legislative Director

• Rep. David Scott (D-GA) (Feb. 2003-Dec. 2005)

  Senior Legislative Assistant

• Sen. Max Cleland (D-GA) (Feb. 1999-Jan. 2003)

  Legislative Assistant

• Georgia Department of Human Resources (Jan. 1998-Feb. 1999)

  Personnel Analyst

Associated Organizations

• Huntington Community Association

  Treasurer

Contact Information

• 
  Email, work:
  mandel@nabip.org

Main Office
999 E St. NW
Suite 400
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Phone: (202) 552-5060
Fax: (202) 747-6882
Direct phone: 202-595-3697
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• Aflac Inc. (2016-2022)
• National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals (2023-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• Aflac Inc.
• National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals

Privately Financed Travel

7 trips taken between 2001 - 2013 costing $18,219

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Congressional Salary

Caught Our Eye

• Former aide back on the Hill, this time as chief of staff

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on July 15, 2016
  Following a two-year stint at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gary Woodward is back in Rep. David Scott's (D-Ga.) office — this time as chief of staff. read more

• Longtime staffer now swims in Aflac's pond

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on June 27, 2016
  If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be lobbying for Aflac. So too is Rep. David Scott's (D-Ga.) long-time right-hand man, Michael Andel. read more