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Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy

Advocacy Staff

Vice President of Government Affairs
Lead contact for tax, technology and general manufacturing issues

photograph of MMA Vice President of Government Affairs Chuck Hadden Chuck Hadden is the lead lobbyist for MMA, representing manufacturers before the legislature and state agencies on a broad range of issues, including taxation, product liability, employment and insurance. He also serves as the public policy officer for the nearly 3,000-member association. To assist in policy formulation, Chuck directs a number of MMA committees, including the Government Affairs, Tax and Technology Committees. He is called upon to represent Michigan’s manufacturers in a number of government work groups, which help write or update current laws and regulations.

Hadden joined MMA in 1993 as director of environmental affairs. Previously, he served as account supervisor for Publicom Association Management Services where he served, simultaneously, as executive director of one national, and three state associations.

Hadden is a graduate of Alma College and completed course work in Administrative and Organizational Behavior with Central Michigan University’s Master of Arts Program.

Hadden may be reached at 517-487-8550 or hadden@mma-net.org.

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How do I become a member of an Advisory Committee?

Contact Shirley Enright in the government affairs office at 800-253-9039 ext. 552 or 517-487-8552.

Who sits on the Advisory Committees?

All members are welcome to join a committee and share their input.

How is MMA’s legislative policy developed?

The members of the MMA Advisory Committees develop the legislative policy. They are closest to the issue, many dealing directly with the effects of the legislation or regulation. Once the committee develops policy, the government affairs staff works to implement it.

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Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy

Advocacy Staff

Vice President of Government Affairs Lead contact for tax, technology and general manufacturing issues