The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has named Michael Beavin its new director of government affairs. In this role, Beavin will be overseeing all satellite-focused legislative and policy issues facing Congress and the Administration for SIA. He previously served as director of government relations and public policy for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Beavin also has served on the majority staff of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics for the House Committee on Science.

Beavin’s “experience, both in Congress and industry, will do much to raise SIA’s profile and benefit our members greatly,” SIA Executive Director David Cavossa said. “Having Mike in this role re-emphasizes SIA’s strong commitment to being a major player when it comes to shaping policy facing the satellite industry.”