Jack Gillis

Jack Gillis has extensive experience in public affairs and consumer advocacy, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Federation of America since 1983, where Jack also held the role of Director of Public Affairs. As an author for The Car Book since 1980, Jack Gillis has contributed to consumer knowledge in the automotive sector. Jack was the President of Gillis and Associates from 1981 until April 2018, a firm specializing in media relations and consensus-building among consumer groups, government, and corporate stakeholders. Additionally, Jack Gillis served as the Executive Director of the Certified Automotive Parts Association from 1989 until March 2018. Educational qualifications include a BA in English from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA in Marketing and Consumer Behavior from The George Washington University.