2022 AWDA Booklet Final

TUESDAY BUSINESS SESSION

Jim Duke Senior Manager, Industry Engagement Altria Group Distribution Company

A native of Washington, D.C., Jim began his career with Philip Morris USA in 2001 as a Territory Sales Manager in Northern Virginia. After roles that covered both people and account management, Jim took a position at Altria Group Distribution Company’s (AGDC) headquarters in the Trade Relations Department in 2011. Following several years in this role, Jim continued his development by taking a position in the State Relations Department, covering responsibilities pertaining to minimum price, state revenue compliance, and legislative activation and advocacy. In his current role, Jim is Senior Manager, Industry Engagement with Altria Group Distribution Company. He is primarily responsible for managing a team that is focused on driving the quality and quantity of advocacy efforts in support of Altria Client Services’ Government Affairs team in all 50 states. This work further supports the development and execution of engagement systems that enhance alignment with the states, the industry and AGDC. On a personal level, Jim received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas in 1997. In 2008, Jim continued his education with a Master of Business Administration Degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and is currently working towards gaining a Masters in Political Management Degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Jim currently resides not too far from his hometown of Washington, D.C. in Midlothian, Virginia with his wife, Cinthya, and his two children, Matthew (16) and Isabella (13).