The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas named Mike Sayre director of government relations. He will lead the association’s ongoing advocacy efforts.
“Mike’s experience navigating complex policy issues and grassroots advocacy will ensure the voice of MRAA members is at the table to advocate for policies that enable a strong selling environment,” MRAA president Matt Gruhn said in a statement.
Sayre will oversee MRAA’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., working with government relations manager Chad Tokowicz. The advocacy team will address such issues as the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Auto Rule, the vessel speed restrictions proposed by NOAA to protect whales, and support for the outdoor recreation economy and workforce.
Sayre previously ran the American Motorcyclist Association’s government relations team and grassroots advocacy efforts on recreation and infrastructure issues.
