Jerome Murray has been named director of federal policy and government relations at Merck. Murray previously served as legislative director for Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC)

Julie Scott Allen has been hired as government relations director in the health government relations practice of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Allen most recently was vice president and managing director at Thompson Advisory Group

Michael C. Obrock has been hired as a legislative associate with the federal relations office at the National Governors Association. Obrock was previously with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

James A McGreevy III has been promoted to senior vice president for government affairs at the American Beverage Association.

John Fuller has left Van Scoyoc Associates to work for Capitol Decisions, Inc.