AMAC ACTION AND THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM Perhaps the most fundamental benefit of membership in AMAC is the sincere representation of member interests in Washington, D.C. and through the Association’s national grassroots advocacy programs. AMAC’s advocacy affiliate, AMAC Action, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing the membership in our nation’s capital and in local Congressional Districts throughout the country. AMAC Action maintains a full-time presence in Washington, D.C. with our Government Relations Team. This group of dedicated, professional advocates is committed to the privilege of representing AMAC members’ priorities and conveying their concerns to federal lawmakers. The AMAC Action Government Relations Team Bob Carlstrom President AMAC Action Bob Carlstrom serves as President of AMAC Action and brings a credential that is a blend of senior executive leadership in business, government, politics, communications, and media. He co-founded and built one of Washington’s largest independent government, international, public relations, and federal marketing consulting firms. He also rebuilt the management investment team and refined the strategy to undertake a roll-up in the metals finishing component of the parts manufacturing industry, acquiring in a concurrent M&A transaction six operating companies in five states. In government and politics, Bob served as a senior executive in the Reagan White House Office of Management and Budget where he coordinated and directed the Administration’s interagency review and analysis - including the development of a broad range of legislation.
Andy Mangione Senior Vice President AMAC Action
Andy Mangio ne served as AMAC’s point person on Capitol Hill in 2012-2014 and created AMAC Action’s Delegate Program. He oversees AMAC Action’s national grassroots advocacy programs and is charged with their expansion. He also assists the team in Washington, D.C. and manages AMAC’s presence in Louisville, Kentucky. Andy is very involved in charting the policy course for AMAC Action and the subsequent execution of legislative strategies. Andy also represents AMAC as a national spokesperson and frequently writes for all AMAC media in addition to national online publications and other regional media.
Jennifer Bengtson Vice President, Operations and Advocacy AMAC Action
Jennifer Bengtson serves as Vice President, Operations and Advocacy for AMAC Action. She is responsible for managing the operations of the advocacy office located in Lady Lake, Florida and serves as the primary liaison for AMAC Action Delegates, Chapter Leaders and Chapter members. Jennifer also collaborates on policies and procedures and leads the support of all grassroots expansion and recruiting.
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