Plastic Industry Association makes leadership changes

The Plastics Industry Association, Washington, has announced the appointment of two leadership positions within its organization, naming Matthew Glaser as senior director of industry engagement and Camille Gallo as director of communications, effective immediately.   

Glaser will serve as director for the association’s processors council, responsible for managing all activities of the council and enhancing member benefits while integrating broader association strategy regarding advocacy, communication, engagement and sustainability into those activities. The council, one of three councils representing the association’s primary constituent groups, is the main point of engagement for plastics industry processors and converters serving industry segments and end markets, including flexible and rigid packaging as well as transportation and other durable applications.   

“We are fortunate to have Matt join our industry engagement team here at [the association],” says Ashley Hood-Morley, vice president of industry engagement. “Matt comes to us with an extensive association management background and vast experience leading committees, developing educational programs and growing membership. We are excited to have his expertise enhance our total member experience.”  

Glaser joins the association after working for the American Petroleum Institute, where he served as senior program manager for global business development. Glaser’s wide-ranging career also includes executive positions with the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and education and leadership posts at several other Washington-based associations.   

He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in government and politics, Glaser also has a master’s degree in management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.  

Gallo will be the association’s primary link with those seeking information, statements and interviews, including all Washington press offices, media covering state and local governments, and the trade press.  

“We sought a communications director with a strong background in strategic communications and found that person in Camille,” says Stephanie Strategos Polis, vice president of communications. “Camille has worked within and alongside the media, giving her a true insider’s perspective. Her seasoned experience combined with her extensive knowledge makes her an incredible addition to our communications team.”  

Gallo joins the association after her former position with the National Republican Congressional Committee, where she was deputy director of media affairs and strategic communications, advising campaigns on daily messaging, rapid response, crisis mitigation and various communication strategies. Gallo also served as an on-the-record spokesperson, handling media requests from the national and local press. Her varied career also includes roles as communications director in the United States House of Representatives, at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and as a segment producer for Fox News.  

Gallo is a graduate of Drew University and has a bachelor’s degree in political science.