ARA is proud to announce Maggie Gendron’s promotion to vice president of Government Relations. Gendron will continue to strengthen relationships with key congressional members to advance ARA’s mission: solving critical technical challenges, and enhancing safety, security, and way of life.
Gendron brings over two decades of legislative affairs experience in health, infrastructure, and transportation policy. As vice president, she will leverage her expertise in federal policy development, legislative strategy, and appropriations to further support ARA’s extensive portfolio.
She will build on the alignment between ARA’s strategic goals and congressional initiatives, deepening ARA’s influence in innovative technology solutions across security, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.
“ARA takes pride in the work we do to support our federal agency partners. Given Maggie’s strong track record, I’m confident she will continue to advance our mission to develop innovative solutions to critical technical challenges.”
ARA President & CEO Curt Beckemeyer
Gendron has served as a member of ARA’s Government Relations team since 2024, collaborating closely with executive leadership to identify high-impact opportunities to advance ARA’s mission.
Before joining ARA, Gendron served as deputy secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources under Governor Phil Scott (R-VT). She also previously served as the legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), expanding government relations and strategic development at Lime, and shaping fundamental transportation policy initiatives from Baltimore, MD, to Richmond, VA, at the Greater Washington Partnership.
Gendron holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Vermont.
