General Motors today announced two key appointments to the Global Public Policy team. Dan Turton is named U.S. vice president, Federal and Administration Affairs and Bryan Roosa has been appointed executive director for North America.
Turton, 47, is responsible for GM’s federal policy strategy and will oversee GM’s relationships with all executive branch and congressional officials.
“With more than 20 years of experience in government affairs, Dan is a proven leader and will be pivotal in driving the long-term U.S. federal strategy for General Motors,” said Bob Ferguson, senior vice president, GM Global Public Policy.
Turton will report to Ferguson and will be based in the GM office in Washington, D.C. His move is effective Jan. 12, 2015.
“I am thrilled to join General Motors and its Federal Affairs team,” said Turton. “I look forward to continuing to build strong ties across both aisles in the Congress, and with federal agencies, to advance the priorities of one of America’s most important companies.”
Turton joins GM from Entergy, where he most recently served as vice president of Federal Governmental Affairs and head of its Washington office. At Entergy, he was responsible for developing and implementing the company’s engagement strategies with elected officials and key policymakers. Previously, he held positions in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs and the House Committee on Rules.
Roosa, 52, currently GM’s executive director, State Government Relations, will become the executive director for North America, effective Jan. 1, 2015. In this expanded role, Roosa will oversee GM’s government relations in Mexico and Canada, and will continue to oversee those activities at the U.S. state and local level.
“As the leading automotive manufacturer in the United States, GM also plays an important role throughout the entire North America region,” said Roosa. “I am excited to work with GM’s outstanding teams in Canada and Mexico to foster important relationships with their governments and elected leaders.”
Roosa joined GM in 2002 and has served in a variety of roles on the Public Policy team. He currently represents GM on the board of directors for the Michigan Economic Development Foundation and the Michigan Manufacturers Association. He also is a principal of the State Affairs Group of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and serves as vice-chairman of the GMPAC. Prior to GM, he worked as a staff member in the Michigan Senate and in several capacities for former Michigan Governor John Engler.
