The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is proud to announce association executive and political veteran, A. Bailey Wood, Jr. was appointed as President/CEO of the organization.
“My goal in this position is straightforward: to grow the scope and influence of CVTA to better serve our members and make trucking safer,” Wood said. “I want to thank the Board of Directors and the CVTA membership for placing their trust in me as we work together to drive this organization forward.”
Wood has deep ties to the transportation industry, in Congress and with the Executive Branch. Earlier in his career, he served as Legislative Assistant to the Committee on Education and Workforce; Press Secretary for three Members of the House Representatives; Communications Director for the House Committee on Homeland Security; and with his most recent position, Director of Communications for the U.S. DOT Federal Transit Administration.
Wood’s experience is not limited to government communications and policy. As Senior Director at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Bailey successfully lobbied for several major national initiatives and served as the lead policy communicator for one of the nation’s largest and most influential trade associations. His most recent association management position was as Vice President with the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association, where he led the organization’s strategic communications efforts.
“Between Bailey’s DC experience specific to education and transportation, and his hands-on management at two national organizations, I believe he’s an excellent choice to shepherd our agenda, our growth, and to address members’ needs,” said Larry Marsh, CVTA’s chairman and owner of JTL Truck Driver Training in Omaha, Neb.
“In addition to providing strong advocacy at both the state and federal levels, CVTA will continue to create opportunities for our members to receive critical information and business intelligence through enhanced communications tools and educational events,” Wood added. “We want to improve and expand on forums to learn from one another, problem solve and share best practices.”
