SIFMA today announced it has appointed Matt McGinley as managing director of federal government affairs. Mr. McGinley joins SIFMA from the office of Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) where he served as chief of staff as well as chief of staff for the House Republican Policy Committee.
“We are excited to have Matt join our Government Affairs team,” said Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr., executive vice president of public policy and advocacy at SIFMA. “Matt’s legislative experience with financial services issues will benefit our membership well into the future.”
In his new position as managing director, Mr. McGinley will be responsible for federal government relations in SIFMA’s office in Washington, D.C.
As chief of staff for Congressman Price, Mr. McGinley served as senior advisor, responsible for overseeing legislative, press, and constituent outreach programs. He worked with members and senior staff to execute legislative initiatives in multiple policy areas and developed a policy committee plan with a primary focus on member education, regulatory reform and business outreach in the areas of financial services, tax, energy and health care.
Prior to joining Congressman Price’s office, Mr. McGinley served as deputy general counsel to the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Mr. McGinley has a B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles and a J.D. from George Washington University Law School.