Mike is a trusted voice for the auto industry.  As President and CEO of Global Automakers, he is a consensus builder who encourages member companies to work together as the auto industry confronts energy conservation, trade policy, and the global environment of the 21st century.  A recognized expert on all things automotive, Mike received The Hill’s top-lobbyist award in 2010 and again in 2011. An article in The Hill explains: "the unassuming Stanton is regarded as one of the industry’s most effective advocates, he is extremely well known on the Hill... a walking encyclopedia on a host of industry issues."  In 2008, Stanton was selected as a "Government Affairs All-Star" by Automotive News.  

For more than 30 years, Mike has represented motor vehicle manufacturers before Congress, the Executive Branch, and State legislatures.  He served as Vice President, Government and International Affairs at the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.  Previously he was Director of Government Affairs for the American Automobile Manufacturers Association following 11 years with the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association where he was responsible for federal and state issues.

Mike is a native Washingtonian and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wheeling Jesuit University and a Master’s degree from George Washington University.  He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and retired as a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

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.

Emily provides support to Global Automakers President & CEO Michael Stanton and the Association’s General Counsel Ellen Gleberman.  Before joining Global Automakers in 2011, Emily has worked with the National Association of Theatre Owners and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.   She holds a B.A. from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

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.

David Bauer has expertise on a wide array of both state and federal level political and policy issues.  Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2011, David served as judicial law clerk in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.  He also spent five years as a chief of staff in the Maryland House of Delegates and worked on Capitol Hill for a Member of Congress.   David earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore Law School and is a licensed attorney in the state of Maryland.  He also has a Masters in Political Management from George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.

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.

Kristin assists the Global Automakers Government Affairs team with analysis of legislative activities affecting the Association’s members companies.  Prior to joining Global Automakers, Kristin was a legislative agent for the Kentucky Distillers’ Association where she was involved in numerous lobbying initiatives on alcohol related issues before the Kentucky legislature.  Kristin also worked in legislative affairs, sales, and external relations at the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet. She is a graduate of Centre College with a degree in financial economics.

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.

Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2011, Julia served as senior regulatory engineer at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., focusing on energy and environmental regulatory issues.  She also worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality as an environmental engineer.  At the EPA, Julia coordinated with governmental organizations and regional stakeholders on several rulemakings, such as the agency’s federal rulemaking process from the 2005 Federal Transportation Act.  Julia has a Masters in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Environmental Science from Northwestern 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.

Paul joined Global Automakers in 2011 to support the Association’s legislative and regulatory activities affecting vehicle safety.  He was previously with the George Washington University National Crash Analysis Center as a senior research associate. He analyzed real-world crash data to identify opportunities for improvements in vehicle crashworthiness and occupant injury mitigation. Paul has published several research papers about child occupant safety, frontal crash protection, motorcycle safety, and narrow offset frontal crashes. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Queens University, Belfast, and is currently studying towards a Masters in Transportation Safety Engineering at the George Washington 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.

Caroline comes to Global Automakers from Capitol Hill having worked for a member of the House of Representatives managing scheduling and communication activities.  She has also provided communication support to political campaigns at the local, state and federal level. Caroline received a B.A. in Corporate Communications from Elon University.