Ellen has spent most of her legal career representing international automobile companies. Before joining the Global Automakers in 2005, she spent 15 years with Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA). As its Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Ellen was charged with overseeing the legal and public affairs activities for Mitsubishi Motors’ operations in North America and served as a member of its board of directors. Prior to MMNA, Ellen was a litigator with several major law firms in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. In 2000, Automotive News selected her as one of the "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry." Ellen received her B.A. in Government from Oberlin College and her J.D. from the Washington College of Law, American University.

Gordon brings a wealth of experience in the state government affairs arena. Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2010, he held senior positions at the DC Water and Sewer Authority, the American Chemistry Council, the Aluminum Association, and the Edison Electric Institute. Gordon holds a B.S. in business administration and sociology and is a graduate of the University of Michigan Graduate School in psychology and the American University School of International Studies. He served on the board of directors at the American League of Lobbyists and Boys Town.

Paul has expertise on a wide variety of automotive issues and joined Global Automakers in 2000 after working with Nissan North America's Government Affairs Office for 12 years. Paul has extensive experience with Congress, Executive Branch Offices, and regulatory agencies, as well as in organizing coalition and grass-roots lobbying efforts and media relations. His career includes legislative positions on Capitol Hill, the Department of Defense, and the Embassy of Japan. He received his B.A. in political science from Illinois State University and his M.A. in public policy from Loyola University of Chicago. Paul studied in Japan and speaks conversational Japanese.

John has been with Global Automakers since 1995, focusing on legislative and regulatory activities at both the federal and state levels related to vehicle emissions control and fuel economy. Prior to joining Global Automakers, he worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Mobile Sources in Washington, D.C., the Emissions Control Technology Division in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board in Richmond, Virginia. He has a B.S. from Virginia Tech and an M.B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University.

As the Director of Safety, Mike provides information and analysis to Global Automakers’ members on legislative and regulatory activities affecting vehicle safety. Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2000, Mike worked for five years as a research analyst with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. He has authored research papers on topics including the performance of frontal air bags, seat belt use rates, and passive alcohol sensors. His career also includes experience as an engineering and management consultant for Advanced Technology, Inc., Arthur D. Little, Inc., and Robbins-Gioia, Inc. Mike received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia, his M.B.A. from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina, and his Masters of public policy from Georgetown University.

Annemarie has spent most of her career representing international automobile companies. Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2010, Pender served as senior public affairs specialist at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and as a public affairs specialist with Mazda North American Operations. She has also worked in government relations for the American Textile Manufacturers Institute. Annemarie holds a Masters of Arts in public communications from American University where she is currently an adjunct professor. She also serves on the board of directors of the Washington Automotive Press Association.