{mosads}He has also worked for Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) as senior legislative assistant for economic and tax policy and for senator-turned-lobbyist Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) as a legislative assistant for economic policy.

“[Van Scoyoc Associates] is a great government affairs company, and I’m excited about joining the firm’s deep bench of experts,” Hamond said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the tax team at Van Scoyoc, and also broadening the firm’s reach into nonprofit advocacy and philanthropy.”