MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, recently named MATT GEITNER as its new director of government relations. In this role, Geitner will manage the advocacy efforts of MACNY and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State in both Albany and Washington, D.C., manage communications regarding public-policy issues, coordinate MACNY’s state and federal political action committees, and keep all MACNY’s 300-plus member companies informed of important issues and legislation. His scope of work will also include a focus on growing the Alliance’s statewide visibility and influence. Geitner is a senior leader with experience in both the public and private sectors conducting government and public affairs initiatives, internal and external communications, and coalition building to achieve policy results. He has extensive experience working with local, state, and federal public officials along with economic, business, and community leaders. For 10 years, Geitner provided government affairs and business development expertise to C&S Companies, a long-time MACNY member and Syracuse–based architectural, engineering, and construction firm. He also has 10 years of experience working in health care for companies, providing emergency medical services, non-emergency medical transportation management services, and government-sponsored health insurance. Geitner has a political science degree from American University in Washington, D.C.