Who We Are
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for California’s 30,000 manufacturing, processing and technology-based companies. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with the state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the state’s environmental resources. CMTA represents 400 businesses from the entire manufacturing community — an economic sector that generates more than $300 billion every year and employs more than 1.3 million Californians.
CMTA History
CMTA Leaders


Lance Hastings
President and CEO


Ananda Rochita
Vice President of Communications


Sarah Johnson
Director of Member Engagement & Business Development


Robert Spiegel
Senior Policy Director
CMTA Team


Lawrence Gayden
Policy Director


Dean Talley
Policy Director


Ashley Hong
Legislative Analyst


Nathan Daily
Database Administrator


Renee Cabrera
Office Manager


Geri Royer
Membership Manager; Executive Assistant to the President


Greta Serrin
Communications Manager