CHICAGO – May 2, 2019 – NAMA announces that Mike Goscinski has joined the staff as Director, Federal and State Affairs.
In this role, Mike will oversee day-to-day legislative and regulatory advocacy work of the association, including serving as a NAMA presence on Capitol Hill. Additionally, he will help lead leadership significant industry initiatives including the Fly-In & Advocacy Summit.
For the previous eight years, Mike worked for the American Bakers Association. As Director of Government Relations, he was responsible for providing comprehensive legislative outreach to Members of Congress on issues impacting the baking industry.
In that role, Mike served as the liaison to the ABA Commodities and Agriculture Policy Committee, and Human Resources & Workplace Safety Committee and spearheaded the ABA Grassroots Advocacy, working to increase the Association’s advocacy communications with key influencers and keep ABA Members informed. Additionally, Mike served on the Board of the Wheat Quality Council.
Prior to joining ABA, Mike was a Legislative and Policy Aid for Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ-07). While working with Representative Lance, Mike reviewed legislation and provided counsel on legislative issues including: Agriculture, Education, Immigration, Judiciary, Housing, Science, Technology, Natural Resources and Interior. Mike also managed the Congressman’s constituent correspondence and campaign messaging program.
Mike holds a B.A. in Government & Politics, and Speech Communications from St. John’s University in New York, New York. A native of Bayville, NJ, he currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1,000-member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
