Pasha Group names Cary Davis VP of government affairs

Cary Davis

The San Rafael, Calif. – headquartered Pasha Group reports that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs. In this role, Davis will oversee federal, state, and local government relations; industry and stakeholder engagement; media relations; and strategic communications.

Most recently, Davis served as president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), where, during his six-year tenure, he helped secure tens of billions of dollars for maritime infrastructure, advanced favorable industry regulations, modernized professional development and trade show experiences, and expanded the association’s membership and revenue streams.

At the Pasha Group he will work closely with senior leadership across the enterprise to advance the company’s interests with policymakers, the press, and the broader public.

“Cary’s unique combination of policy expertise, legal acumen, and maritime industry leadership makes him an outstanding addition to The Pasha Group,” said George Pasha IV, president and CEO. “As our business continues to thrive and evolve during this pivotal time in U.S. shipping, marked by modernization, public-private investment, and regulatory change, we are strengthening our leadership team to support our customers, our people, and the communities we serve.”

Earlier in his career, Davis served as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he worked with American businesses across shipping, automotive, manufacturing, mining, and steelmaking on reshoring and nearshoring initiatives. He also led legal and legislative work in Congress for Representative Dan Donovan (NY-11), helping secure hundreds of millions of dollars for critical infrastructure security nationwide.

Davis has testified before Congress on shipping, trade, and security issues and has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, BBC, Politico, Bloomberg, CNN, C-SPAN, Newsweek, and Breitbart discussing supply chains, economics, and public policy.

He currently serves on the board of the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C.

Davis holds a Juris Doctor and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.