The Maryland Multi-Housing Association (MMHA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Grason Wiggins as senior government affairs manager. Wiggins brings a diverse background to the organization that will enhance its legislative and advocacy services within the multi-housing industry and the communities it serves.

Wiggins, a Maryland attorney and graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, previously worked as the senior manager of Government Relations at The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. There, he was responsible for monitoring legislation in all 50 states, developing advocacy strategies (at the state and local level), and representing the interests of organizations within the pool and spa industry. Wiggins also held positions responsible for policy and legislative matters with the International Franchise Association and the Maryland Department of Labor. Additionally, he also served as a law clerk with the Baltimore County Office of the Public Defender and the House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittees on Oversight and Social Services.

As senior government affairs manager, Wiggins will be responsible for all legislative affairs activities in Maryland. His duties include working with outside consultants on all state legislative and regulatory activities; fostering campaign activities and relationships with specific elected officials through contributions and active participation in fundraising processes; and coordinating government affairs activities on the federal level with national affiliates. Furthermore, Wiggins will be responsible for promoting MMHA and the rental housing industry to members, legislators, the media, and the public at large.

The Maryland Multi-Housing Association (MMHA) is a professional trade association established in 1996, whose membership consists of owners and managers of more than 215,228 rental housing homes in more than 997 apartment communities. Our members house over 561,000 residents of the State of Maryland throughout the entire State of Maryland. MMHA membership also includes more than 221 associate members that supply goods and services to the multi-housing industry. More information is available at https://www.mmhaonline.org/