(INDIANAPOLIS) -- A leading Terre Haute businessman is joining the government affairs division of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. David Wulf, who has worked for Templeton Coal Company, Inc. or its subsidiaries for more than 30 years, is the Indiana Chamber's new vice president of employment law and labor relations policy. Wulf replaces George Raymond who retired in July.

Most recently, Wulf's position with Templeton Coal Company was vice president of administration; he continues to serve on the board of directors and was president of one of its subsidiaries. He took early retirement with the company this month. Wulf's duties with the Indiana Chamber are effective immediately on a part-time basis, turning to full time at the beginning of 2013.

"David brings a wealth of experience in both lobbying and human resources activities. He has worked on numerous important state and federal topics. David digs deeply into issues, making sound and effective arguments," praises Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar.

"We are delighted to have someone with David's extensive background join our organization. He will greatly assist our continued efforts to push for fair and effective labor laws."

Wulf was a registered federal lobbyist for six years and active with a variety of organizations and their policy groups. He currently serves on the President's Council and the Labor and Employment Law Committee for the National Association of Manufacturers.

Wulf has a master's of business administration from Western Michigan University and an undergraduate degree from Ball State University. He also holds the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) designation from the HR Certification Institute.

Wulf is a two-time winner of the Indiana Chamber's Volunteer of the Year award for his work on the organization's public policy committees.

"The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is widely known for facilitating one of the most effective business government affairs organizations in the United States. I am honored to join the group's advocacy team and am grateful for the opportunity to begin a new career with such a nationally-renowned business association," Wulf offers. 

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The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest broad-based business advocacy and information organization, representing nearly 5,000 member companies that employ 800,000 Hoosier workers.