HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today announced that Manny Jones has joined the organization as Grassroots and Coalitions Director.
“Manny brings a deep understanding of Pennsylvania’s political landscape and a proven ability to build relationships that move the needle,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. “His experience convening diverse stakeholders and activating communities will strengthen our statewide advocacy efforts and help advance policies that make Pennsylvania more competitive. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the PA Chamber team.”
In this role, Jones will lead the PA Chamber’s grassroots and coalition-building efforts across the Commonwealth, working with businesses and key stakeholders to build support for pro-growth policies and mobilize advocates at the local level, including coordinating grassroots engagement in support of the PA Chamber’s Energy and Innovation Institute initiatives.
A Bucks County native, Jones joins the PA Chamber with extensive legislative and campaign experience in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He most recently as director of advance for former Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears’ gubernatorial campaign and regional political coordinator for the Republican State Leadership Committee. He previously served as a district legislative aide in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, campaign manager for state Rep. Craig Williams’ successful election to the 160th House District, and as southeast political coordinator for the Dr. Oz for Senate campaign. He graduated cum laude from West Chester University.