Mark G. Peterson joined the association in 2005. In his role, he sets the direction for global advocacy for management and public accounting working closely with state CPA societies, national governments, US state governments, regulators, legislators, and accounting bodies to influence and shape policy decisions impacting the profession. Before joining the Association, Mark served as Vice President with the Alpine Group, responsible for individualized lobbying on tax, trade, agricultural, environmental, energy, and related issues. He served a diverse group of clients, including major international technology companies, energy companies, financial institutions, manufacturers, and trade associations, as well as working on several major policy coalitions on matters pending before the legislative and executive branches of government. Mark has held several other positions in Washington, with Toyota Motors North America, Andersen LLP, and as a Special Assistant to Speaker Newt Gingrich in the U.S. House of Representatives.