American Traffic Safety Services Association Names New Vice President of Government Relations

Nate Smith, who began his career with the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) Government Relations Department as manager in 2009, was elevated to associate director and director before recently being promoted to vice president. Smith’s responsibilities include advocating for roadway safety infrastructure policies and funding at the state and federal levels on behalf of ATSSA’s membership. His team works to educate elected officials about the importance of increasing funding for roadway safety infrastructure products and services.

Smith has been integral in increasing ATSSA’s visibility to state and federal legislators and representing ATSSA’s membership on Capitol Hill for the passage of the five-year, $305 billion transportation bill that was passed by Congress last December. The passage of “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” (FAST Act) includes significant roadway safety infrastructure investments that will substantially improve the safety of the nation’s roadways for motorists.

“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to work with our ATSSA members, who were determined to fight tirelessly for a long-term transportation bill over the years,” said Smith. “ATSSA members joined the association for its annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-Ins, hosted members of Congress at their businesses for tours and explained how their products and services help save lives on America’s roadways. The dedication and passion that ATSSA members have for roadway safety has paid off with the FAST Act.”

Prior to serving ATSSA, Smith was a lobbyist for the National Court Reporters Association. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and International Affairs. 

Smith, who is a native of Southington, CT, resides in D.C.