RISE promotes Jon Gaeta to senior director of government affairs

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment has promoted Jon Gaeta to senior director of government affairs. 

In his new role, Gaeta will be responsible for all aspects of the association’s state and local government relations advocacy and engagement.  

Gaeta has been with RISE for five years, most recently serving as director of state affairs. During his tenure, he has built up the organization's state advocacy program, addressing issues impacting the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industries.  

"We’re thrilled to announce Jon Gaeta's promotion," says RISE President Megan J. Provost. “During the past five years Jon has grown our state affairs advocacy and stakeholder relations program to deliver exceptional policy outcomes for our industry. We are excited about the strategic vision and leadership he brings to this new role and to our industry advocacy." 

Gaeta holds a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and master's degree in public administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield.