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Dunkin' announces new VP of federal & state government affairs

Effective Aug. 31, 2015, Michael R. Shutley joined the company as vice president, federal & state government affairs.

September 8, 2015

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that Michael R. Shutley has  joined the company as vice president, federal & state government affairs. Reporting directly to Chief Communications Officer Karen Raskopf, Shutley will work closely with senior management to develop and implement the company's legislative initiatives and to advocate for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees at all levels of government, both domestically and internationally, according to a company press release.

"We are delighted to welcome Mike to Dunkin' Brands," Raskopf said. "He has extensive experience working with all levels of government, a thorough understanding of the issues facing the food service industry and a proven track record of leading through collaboration which brings about better public policy. His background has ideally equipped him to lead our legislative affairs initiatives and to effectively advocate on behalf of the small businessmen and women who make up the ranks of our Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchise community."

For the past seven years, Shutley served as the director, government relations, for Brinker International, the release stated. Prior to his tenure with Brinker, Shutley served as a director of legislative affairs for the National Restaurant Association. Before joining the restaurant industry, he served as Washington chief of staff and legislative director for the Honorable Ric Keller, U.S. House of Representatives.

Dunkin' Brands' has more than 11,400 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and more than 7,600 Baskin-Robbins restaurants.