Greg Pecoraro has joined the AMA as the director of government relations. He will be working in the organization’s Washington, D.C., office.

Pecoraro will foster working relationships with the legislative and regulatory personnel in government to advance the motorcycle lifestyle. He also will serve as a resource for government entities and AMA membership regarding motorcycle-related issues.

“We are happy to welcome Greg aboard,” said AMA Vice President of Government Relations Wayne Allard. “We expect him to contribute immediately on the issues of importance to AMA members, such as higher ethanol content in our fuel, the effects of automated vehicles on motorcycling and protecting and expanding access to public lands.”

Pecoraro has spent more than 15 years developing and executing legislative and regulatory strategies in the public and private sectors. His experience includes nine years as a government relations executive for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, as well as serving as Maryland’s Assistant Secretary of Transportation.

“My many years of experience in transportation policy and advocacy will add to a great government relations team focused on advancing our member’s interests across the country and here in Washington,” Pecoraro said.

Pecoraro said his priority in his new position is assisting the AMA team in protecting motorcyclists across the nation and increasing opportunities to compete, ride for pleasure or business or just to get around.