Jason Rano

Jason Rano has extensive work experience in government affairs and advocacy. Jason currently holds the position of Vice President of Government Affairs at the RV Industry Association since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Partnership Development Manager at Rivian from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Rivian, Jason served as the Federal Executive Director at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation from 2019 to 2021, where they successfully secured the passage of important legislation related to environmental conservation. Jason also worked at the National Park Foundation from 2014 to 2019, first as the Director of Government Relations and later as the Vice President of Government Relations. During their tenure, they played a key role in securing significant federal funding for the organization. Jason began their career at the Environmental Working Group in 2008, where they held various roles, including Director of Government Affairs. Jason'sresponsibilities included building relationships with congressional members and advocating for the organization's priorities through lobbying and coalition-building efforts.

Jason Rano pursued higher education at The Johns Hopkins University from 2005 to 2007, where they received a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Public Policy. Prior to that, Jason attended American University from 1998 to 2002, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Political Science/Communications.