Bill McBride

Bill McBride is a veteran state and federal policy strategist who served from 2019 – 2025 as Executive Director of the National Governors Association (NGA), which has represented the interests of Governors of the nation’s states, commonwealths and territories for over a century. Working with Republicans and Democrats, states large and small, Bill led a diverse team of professional staff to amplify the voice of Governors in Washington, D.C., and across the country.

A proud Michigander, Bill has had a distinguished career as Chief of Staff to two Michigan Members of Congress, as well as serving two Michigan Governors in senior roles. Bill earned his BA Degree at Michigan State University and his MA at George Mason University. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation.