ATA Names Christopher Spear VP and Chief of Legislative Affairs

American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced the appointment of Christopher Spear as the association’s vice president and chief of legislative affairs.

“Chris has a long career on Capitol Hill and in the federal government and we’re thrilled to have him as part of our advocacy team,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “Chris also brings a wealth of experience from the private sector which benefits our vital industry as we pursue our legislative priorities on Capitol Hill.”

Prior to joining ATA, Spear was vice president of emerging markets and government relations for Honeywell. He also served as Assistant Labor Secretary during the Bush administration and as a professional staffer in the U.S. Senate.

As part of ATA’s advocacy team, Spear will report to Dave Osiecki, executive vice president of national advocacy. As chief of legislative affairs, Spear will be responsible for advancing ATA’s policy priorities in Congress including infrastructure funding, hours-of-service and safety issues.

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