NFIB

Will Newton brings 20 years of government and business association experience to NFIB/Texas, the state's most influential small-business organization.

He recently served as the legislative liaison for the Texas Comptroller's Office, where he represented that office on matters involving government efficiency, fiscal management and tax policy. He served previously for four years as the director of Governmental and Member Relations for the Texas Restaurant Association, where he was responsible for the group's public affairs activities, policy formulation, issue advocacy, fundraising and membership development. He has also worked in the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas Senate and as a clerk for various committees.

Newton earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from St. Edwards University.

He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Chap and Ava Rose.

"Small business is the backbone of the economy," Newton said. "And it will be my honor to work on the behalf of small-business owners to make sure they are treated equally and fairly."