Austin Gold

Director, Government Affairs

Austin Gold, Director of Government Affairs, supports RILA’s advocacy efforts on the 21st century retail workforce, consumer privacy, technology, transportation, and infrastructure.

Gold comes to RILA with extensive advocacy experience in the association world. Prior to joining the team, he was with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, where he led lobbying efforts on behalf of the attractions industry on Capitol Hill. Earlier in his career, Gold spent time with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute and the Plastics Industry Association.

Gold holds a B.S. in Criminology, Law and Society from George Mason University.