Former U-S Congressman and Taylorville native Rodney Davis has been appointed head of Government Affairs for the United States Chamber of Commerce.

In a statement posted on their web site, the U-S-C-C says Davis will 
lead the Chamber’s engagement on Capitol Hill and with the administration, working to advance pro-growth policies.

Chamber President and C-E-O Suzanne Clark said in the statement that his deep relationships, policy expertise, and proven track record as a consensus builder will be invaluable as their organization advocates for businesses. 

Davis served as a five-term Republican U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 13th district, was Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, and a Deputy Whip.

Prior to being elected to the U.S. House in 2012, Davis served as projects director for Congressman John Shimkus for 16 years,  He’ll join the Chamber in August, following the departure of Evan Jenkins from the post earlier this year.