Staff.

Meet GBA’s team of energetic, dedicated professionals working to tell the story of the transformative effect that foreign direct investment can have on local communities. With diverse work experiences, everyone on the team contributes to GBA’s goal of providing excellent service to its members.

Jonathan Samford

President & CEO | GBA

Kevin Klein

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs | GBA

Kelsey Johnson

Vice President, State Government Affairs | GBA

Ashley Rabon

Senior Director, Operations | GBA

Carla Battle

Senior Director, Events & Programs | GBA

Alex Manning

Director, National Security & Competitiveness | GBA

Danny Meza

Director, Trade | GBA

Jessica Cahill

Director, Media Relations & Communications | GBA

Jennifer Weinhart

Director, Tax Policy | GBA

Stephanie Primbetov

Director, Membership | GBA

Lara Schenke

Senior Coordinator, Events & Programs | GBA

Karolina Hogan

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO | GBA

Brett Schreiner

Associate, Membership | GBA

Rose Pinkert

Associate, Government Affairs | GBA

Samar Baig

Associate, Digital Communications | GBA

Emma Murray

Policy Communications Intern | GBA

Madison McGoldrick

State Government Affairs Intern | GBA