TheAmerican Frozen Food Institute(AFFI), McLean, Va., said it hiredCorey N. Henryas vice president of communications andJane D. Pritchettis AFFI’s new manager of accounting.

“The American Frozen Food Institute is fortunate to add such highly qualified and outstanding individuals as Corey and Jane to our existing team,” said AFFI President & CEO Kraig Naasz. “The skills and wealth of experience they bring to their respective positions will strengthen our representation of the frozen food industry and enhance our advocacy efforts.”

Henry most recently served as vice president of grassroots advocacy for the National Mining Association (NMA). Other positions he held at NMA include director of public affairs, where he served as one of the association’s spokespersons and point of contact for the media.

Pritchett comes to AFFI with 21 years of experience in all aspects of accounting, as well as training in human resources. She was previously employed at the American Hotel Lodging Association and has a B.S. in business administration from South Carolina State University. Pritchett succeeds Elaine Adler, who retired on June 30 after nine years of service to AFFI.

The American Frozen Food Institute is the national trade association promoting and representing the interests of all segments of the frozen food industry. AFFI works to foster industry development and growth, and advocates before legislative and regulatory entities on the industry’s behalf. For more information, please visit www.affi.com.