NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announces the hiring of Todd Washam as Director of Government Relations and Wireless Industry Network, a new Washington, D.C. based staff position established by the association. Washam officially begins his duties with NATE on Friday, July 16.
Todd Washam comes to NATE with an extensive background that includes serving as a congressional staffer for approximately 10 years, working in the executive branch at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and working for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association. As the NATE Director of Government Relations and Wireless Industry Network, Washam will serve as the primary leader and representative on behalf of the Association in Washington, D.C. The position is responsible for taking the lead in cultivating key stakeholder relationships, attending Congressional hearings and agency meetings, coordinating meetings for NATE representatives, analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals, formulating policy positions, and developing commentary on legislative and regulatory matters that affect NATE member companies and the wireless infrastructure industry.
As the leader of NATE’s Wireless Industry Network program, Washam will be tasked with communicating on a regular basis with the WIN Regional Ambassadors and State Liaisons, identifying state-level legislative and regulatory advocacy opportunities to leverage the WIN leaders in grassroots engagement and interfacing with State Wireless Association (SWAPs) leaders.
“What an amazing time to join NATE and work for contractors to advance their priorities before Congress and within federal agencies,” said Washam. “Our country is investing in communications infrastructure projects at historic levels, and we need to ensure we have the skilled workforce available to see these projects come to completion. NATE will be there every step of the way to advance the legislative and regulatory policy priorities that impact the association’s members. I’m excited to serve as NATE’s Director of Government Relations and Wireless Industry Network and make a positive impact on behalf of the membership,” added Washam.
NATE also announces that long-time industry lobbyist Jim Goldwater has signed a short-term contract extension with the association to continue providing legislative and regulatory services and support through February of 2022.
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