AMAC Action 2023 Annual Advocacy Report

Bob Carlstrom President, AMAC Action

Bob Carlstrom serves as President of AMAC Action and brings decades of experience in business, government, politics, communications, and media. Bob was the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of one of Washington’s largest independent government, international, and public relations firms. Then, he rebuilt a management investment team and refined company strategy to undertake a roll-up acquiring 6 industrial companies in 5 states. Bob has represented major corporations, industries, associations, and coalitions before Congress and various administrations, as well as in the communications strategies arena, including crisis communications. Bob served as a senior official in the Reagan White House Office of Management and Budget and co-chaired a national seniors coalition for the election of President Trump and Vice President Pence.

Andy Mangione Senior Vice President, AMAC Action

Andy Mangione is the Senior Vice President of AMAC Action. Andy directs all aspects of AMAC Action’s grassroots advocacy, representing the interests of the Association’s members in Washington, DC and in the states. He founded the AMAC Action Delegate Program, a national grassroots advocacy platform that currently features hundreds of volunteer advocates. He is also responsible for the strategy, messaging, and execution of AMAC Action’s numerous call-to-action campaigns that activate hundreds of thousands of AMAC members. Andy charts the policy course for AMAC Action and the execution of governmental strategies, and has testified before state legislative committees. He represents AMAC as national spokesperson, contributing to all AMAC media.

Jennifer Bengtson Vice President of Operations, AMAC Action

Jennifer Bengtson serves as the Vice President of Operations for AMAC Action. She manages the daily activities of the AMAC Action offices headquartered in Leesburg, Florida. As the primary liaison between the Government Relations Team in Washington, DC and the national grassroots volunteer network, she collaborates with the leadership team to execute strategic priorities. Jennifer oversees all grassroots advocacy initiatives at the state and local level. She also manages organizational growth, institutional advancement, and events.

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