Since 2012, the American Suntanning Association has been fighting for the rights of U.S. tanning salons by slowing or stopping punitive federal and state regulations and taxes.
The tanning industry is under constant attack, and without ASA’s solid representation, your business would undoubtedly have additional regulations and state taxes far beyond what exists today.
Melinda Norton, President
Federal Lobbying
Norton has spent six years as the industry’s association president, traveling to Washington, D.C. to build relationships with federal policymakers and regulators. Her face is well known in D.C. thanks to thousands of meetings in politician’s offices, Congressional hallways, lunches and fundraisers. She has succeeded at opening doors with top agency officials to educate politicians and bureaucrats about our scientifically supported issues. Here are a few inroads she has made on your behalf:
Melinda’s biggest concern is the potential for very damaging industry regulations that are currently in play in Washington.
Joseph Levy
Director of Scientific Affairs
State Lobbying & Scientific Policy
Since 2013, Levy has been on more than 600 flights traveling to 43 states and Washington D.C. to promote the professional sunbed community’s scientifically supported position, defending the industry against tan bans, state taxes, mandated literal interoperation of the FDA graduated recommended exposure schedule and other punitive regulation attempts.
Here’s an overview of ASA’s state lobbying accomplishments:
Joe’s biggest concern today: Groups calling for under-21 tan bans and other punitive regulatory proposals that have become more prevalent in recent years.
Matt Russell, Executive Director
Regulatory, Legal and PR Support
Russell has worked for the ASA since its inception in December of 2012. Over several decades, he has developed a historical salon database, as well as important industry data that plays an important role in all ASA efforts. His 40 years of industry experience is also helpful, as he works to support ASA’s frontline team.
Matt’s biggest concern today is the continued decrease in consumer confidence due to government-driven misinformation regarding UV tanning services.
Dale Parrott, Operations Director
Federal and State Lobby Support
The backbone of ASA’s operations, Parrott provides the frontline team with message delivery systems designed to target very specific individuals or groups to a very high degree. He has been improving these systems for nearly a decade, allowing our frontline team to communicate a high volume of messages quickly and effectively. Parrott’s operational expertise plays a critical role in getting our industry’s messages to the right people at the right time.
Dale’s biggest concern today is tanning salon owners’ apathy toward supporting the ASA, leaving our industry wide open for another round of damaging regulations and taxes.
Founded in 2012, the American Suntanning Association is committed to defending and growing the industry through a detailed and proactive plan directed by an all-salon board and executed by more than two dozen management and consulting team members who specialize in this type of work.
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