Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026 – The American Coatings Association (ACA) is delighted to welcome Garrett Heise as its Director of Political Affairs, PaintPAC. Heise joins ACA as a seasoned political affairs professional with a specialized background in federal and state PAC management and multi-million dollar fundraising.
Throughout his career, Heise has led high-impact initiatives for major corporate PACs at both Aflac and Deloitte, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing millions in yearly disbursements, and cultivating relationships with thousands of individual donors. He also brings expertise working on one of the nation’s largest super PACs.
“We are thrilled to welcome Garrett to the ACA team,” said Michael Johnson, ACA President & CEO. “Garrett’s deep experience and proven ability to build and scale an effective political action program that cultivates lasting relationships will be instrumental in advancing our mission to elevate the profile of the U.S. paint and coatings industry. By expanding PaintPAC’s reach and engagement at both the federal and state levels, we will strengthen our collective voice, deepen connections with policymakers, and drive more impactful, effective advocacy on behalf of the industry.”
A graduate of Central Michigan University and a Michigan native, Heise was active in state politics and numerous campaigns before relocating to Washington, D.C. He is an active and engaged member of the D.C. community through various professional and social organizations.
The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it, including: manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. ACA serves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.