With the midterms fresh in the industry’s mind, the Motorcycle Industry Council has selected Lisa Van Varick as Director for MIC’s Political Action Committee. Van Varick will lead the MIC Rider Action Fund, a federally registered political action committee that supports elected officials who advance the interests of the motorcycle industry. In her new role, Van Varick will manage the fund’s operations and fundraising activities, coordinate with MIC’s Government Relations team on legislative priorities and work with legal counsel to support compliance with federal campaign finance requirements.
Van Varick brings more than 25 years of experience in political affairs and fundraising for national trade associations. She spent 19 years at the Nuclear Energy Institute, advancing from Manager to Director of Political Affairs. There, she managed the institute’s PAC, strengthened relationships with member companies and organized congressional events, including receptions at the Congressional Baseball Game.
“Lisa brings extensive experience in political affairs, fundraising, relationship-building, and PAC management,” said Scott Schloegel, MIC Senior Vice President of Government Relations. “We look forward to working with her to deepen member engagement and grow our PAC, which is integral to building relationships with policymakers who are powersports champions on Capitol Hill.”
“Every industry has its own policy challenges and priorities, and understanding those will be an important part of my work at MIC,” added Van Varick. “I look forward to learning from members and drawing on my experience to build on the foundation already established through the Rider Action Fund.”
The Rider Action Fund complements MIC’s government relations efforts and is supported by voluntary contributions from eligible participants. More information is available at:
