Teams at American Fitness Professionals & Associates

Develop and execute federal legislative advocacy strategies for the forest and paper products industry. Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives, build congressional relationships, coordinate coalitions, manage policy committees and budgets, and represent the association with external stakeholders. Prepare testimony, letters, and member communications while ensuring lobbying compliance and ethical standards. The role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with frequent work on Capitol Hill.

Leads public policy analysis, regulatory advocacy, policy-position development, government relations, and stakeholder engagement for a national trade association. Serves as senior policy expert and spokesperson, oversees legal and technical research, drafts regulatory comments, supports litigation strategies, manages budgets, and leads public policy staff. The role requires extensive experience influencing federal rulemaking, representing industry interests, building coalitions, and guiding strategic priorities. The position is hybrid in Washington, DC, with approximately 5–10% domestic travel.