Avery Ash serves as Director of Federal Relations for AAA. In this capacity Avery is responsible for the Association’s federal advocacy on vehicle technology, transportation and energy issues. This includes development and execution of the Association’s engagement strategy for transportation funding, connected cars, electric vehicles and alternative fuels, and participating as a subject matter expert on industry panels and with media. As AAA’s expert on oil and gas prices, Avery publishes the Association’s weekly Fuel Gauge Report, which provides analysis of prices and trends. Avery serves on the Board of Directors for the Electric Drive Transportation Association and participates on the Board of Advisors for the Fuels Institute. Prior to joining AAA, Avery served as Legislative and Special Assistant for Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, where he focused on economic development issues. Previous to the Hill, Avery spent more than four years in Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Avery is a graduate of Bowdoin College with a joint degree in Economics and Anthropology.