EPA Taps ACCA’s Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations to Join Political Team
Todd Washam announces move to Environmental Protection Agency
ARLINGTON, Va. —The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that Todd Washam, vice president of Public Policy & Industry Relations, has been tapped to join Administrator Wheeler’s team. Washam will be serving in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Congressional Affairs Office starting on May 4, 2020. Washam has been with ACCA since 2016 and has been serving as vice president of Public Policy & Industry Relations since May 2019. Longtime Republican Congressional staff, Washam will be serving as the Director of House Relations and will be charged with leading the agency’s interactions with members of the House of Representatives.
“ACCA is excited for Todd to join the Trump Administration and use his talents and relationships to make a difference for the American people and build stronger working relationships between EPA, Congress, and the White House,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. “Throughout his time with ACCA, Todd has helped build an incredible and well-respected voice for HVACR contractors on Capitol Hill. We are pleased he will take that strong understanding of the importance of HVACR contractors, as the federal government works on policies that will impact the HVACR industry and consumers. This certainly is an exciting time to join the Administration and be on the frontlines, leading efforts to rebuild the American economy as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”