About ACMA
The American Critical Minerals Association (ACMA) is a nonprofit association administered by Cornerstone Government Affairs. ACMA is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of the U.S. critical minerals sector, with a particular focus on processing and recycling. This is about batteries and so much more. The policy and political conversations regarding our national supply chains are complex. We need to advance policies today that are designed to ensure the strategic long-term growth of this sector for tomorrow and years to come. Strategic and sustainable domestic policy coupled with international partnerships and agreements with allies are key to long-term success.
ACMA’s leadership and team members have a strong understanding of the policies and programs most impactful to the sector. Coupled with political expertise and relationships with key decisionmakers that are shaping the policy environment for a more secure and independent critical minerals supply chain, ACMA has rapidly positioned itself as leading voice of advocacy across the federal government. ACMA’s Advocacy Work is guided by our Policy Areas and a keen desire to ensure that Washington D.C. is putting in place policies and programs that will accelerate the growth of a more secure and independent critical minerals supply chain supportive of numerous US economic sectors.
Member Benefits
Educational Advocacy and Briefing Materials
Federal Government Relations
Legislative Tracking and Analysis
Monitoring & Strategic Guidance on Grant & Funding Opportunities
Public Affairs & Strategic Communications
Meet the Team
ACMA's team of dedicated professionals are responsible for day-to-day interaction and communication to provide the Association and its members with individualized attention on a regular basis. As the Association needs the strengths and advantages only a large firm can offer, the connections and resources of all professionals at Cornerstone Government Affairs stand available to ACMA.
Experienced advisor and attorney with expertise in political and legislative strategy, coalition building and federal policy focused on energy, environment and natural resources
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14-year Hill veteran, most recently serving as policy director for Congressman Shimkus (R-IL) and professional staff on the Energy & Commerce Committee
Formerly served as a legislative assistant for then Minority Leader, and former Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-OH). Joe is now focused on serving clients in the defense, homeland security, foreign affairs, the judiciary and veterans’ affairs issues
Extensive experience advocating before state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, Congress and the White House
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Provides clients across multiple industries with research, analysis, strategic policy and management guidance, communications support and advice on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related issues.
Former chief of staff to Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX), Provides both federal and Texas State government relations services.
Brings tax policy expertise from his tenure at the House Ways and Means Committee to serve a variety of multinational, domestic and non-profit clients.
Serves as an associate focused on federal policy analysis and research across a variety of sectors.
Advises a broad array of non-profit, corporate and tribal entities on a wide range of issues before the federal government including education, health care, aviation, rail, tax, technology, international relations, Native American, budget and appropriations matters.
Brings extensive experience providing strategic communications counsel on public affairs, crisis and issue management, proactive corporate reputation initiatives and stakeholder engagement programs for corporations, trade associations, business coalitions and high-profile individuals.
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