PHOENIX — The Greater Phoenix Chamber has announced Shannon Butler, Executive Director of Government Affairs at CVS Health for the West Region, as the new chair of its Public Affairs Committee.

She succeeds Susan Anable, Market Vice President for Cox Communications, after serving as Chair for the past twelve years.

The Public Affairs Committee plays a critical role in the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s advocacy efforts, helping shape the organization’s public policy priorities and ensuring the voice of business is represented on issues affecting Arizona’s economy, workforce and quality of life.

“The Greater Phoenix business community is evolving rapidly and plays a critical role in shaping our future by ensuring business voices are connected, heard, and at the table,” stated Butler in a news release. “I’m honored to serve as Public Affairs Chair at such a pivotal time for our business community. I look forward to working with the Chamber to bring leaders together to focus on our economy, expanding opportunity, and helping to shape our thriving state.”

Butler added that she is grateful to Anable for her leadership and commitment she brought to the role.

Susan Anable, holding flowers, is celebrated by the Greater Phoenix Chamber after 12 years as the new chair of its Public Affairs Committee.

(Courtesy Greater Phoenix Chamber)

“She set a high bar with her expertise,” Butler stated. “I will follow her lead by ensuring the Chamber continues to be a meaningful force for businesses of all sizes.”

 During her tenure as chair, Anable led the Chamber’s public affairs efforts on key issues impacting businesses across the region and state, working alongside Chamber members, business leaders, and policymakers to advance policies designed to strengthen Arizona’s business climate and support economic vitality.

“After 12 years of dedicated service to the Chamber’s Public Affairs Committee, Susan Anable leaves an incredible legacy of leadership, advancing policies that strengthen our economy and create opportunities for businesses across our state,” stated Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber in the news release. “We know the Committee will be in very capable hands as we welcome Shannon Butler into this role. Her experience, perspective, and commitment will help ensure the Chamber continues to build upon the progress made under Susan’s leadership.”

 In her position, Butler directs and oversees government and regulatory relations for multiple states, developing political strategies, providing input on public policy and managing legislative and external issues that affect CVS Health and their enterprise, including Aetna and Caremark. Butler holds leadership positions on several boards, including Arizonans for Affordable Health Care Coverage, the Greater Phoenix Chamber and the Arizona Retail Association. AZ Business Magazine recognized her in 2024 as a top 100 business leader to watch, the Arizona Capitol Times named her a 2024 Public Policy Leader in Health Care, and she was an ATHENA Award – Private Sector nominee in 2024 and 2025.

Editor's note: The above was republished from a Greater Phoenix Chamber news release.