Auto Care Association Announces Grant MacIntyre as Director of Regulatory Affairs, Senior Attorney

Regulatory expert brings EPA and private practice experience to federal and state advocacy role.
March 19, 2026
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The Auto Care Association announced the addition of Grant MacIntyre as director of regulatory affairs and senior attorney.

MacIntyre, who holds a Juris Doctor and brings more than a decade of experience in regulatory law, public policy, and government affairs, will lead the Auto Care Association's regulatory and legislative engagement at the federal and state levels. He will also serve as a key advisor on policy matters impacting the auto care industry, including automotive regulation, transportation safety, environmental policy, and consumer protection.

MacIntyre will also help develop and execute advocacy strategies, strengthen relationships with federal agencies and policymakers, and provide strategic guidance to association members on emerging regulatory issues.

"I'm excited to join the Auto Care Association at a time when regulatory and policy issues are increasingly shaping the future of the industry," said MacIntyre. "I look forward to supporting our members and advancing policies that promote innovation, competition and consumer choice."

MacIntyre began his legal career with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel, where he served as an Administrative Procedure Act expert, advising rule writers, policymakers, and political appointees on regulatory development under major environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

He later worked in private practice, counseling clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement response, and appellate litigation across multiple industries. MacIntyre also served as director of the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh, where he trained future attorneys and led strategic advocacy efforts on behalf of clients ranging from individuals to international nonprofits.

Most recently, MacIntyre served as senior counsel with the EPA's Environmental Appeals Board, where he analyzed complex administrative records and advised on permit and enforcement appeals under a range of environmental statutes.

For more information about the Auto Care Association's advocacy efforts, visit autocare.org/government-relations.

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