Welcome, New AFA Staff: Catherine Mills-Reynolds

The American Fence Association is pleased to announce Catherine Mills-Reynolds as AFA’s new Director of Government Relations and Industry Standards. Mills-Reynolds had previously served on the AFA board of directors since 2020 and chaired the Government Relations and Industry Standards Committee.

Catherine Mills-Reynolds has worked at her family’s business, Mills Fence Company, for the past 14 years as the director of development. Some of her responsibilities included initiating new workforce development programs, facilitating company purchasing and procurement, managing marketing and communication platforms, and aiding in overall, day-to-day operations.

Before joining the family business, Catherine held various public policy and government relations positions at the association level (at the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce), and within public and private organizations. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from The Ohio State University and received her bachelor’s degree in international affairs from the University of Cincinnati.

“On behalf of AFA’s leadership, I could not be more excited to announce Catherine and her new government relations responsibilities," said AFA President Bobby Batchelor. "Catherine knows our business and has the training and experience to advance our industry’s safety standards. Her government relations work on behalf of our members will be a benefit to the entire industry.” 

Mills-Reynolds added, “Having grown up in the family business, I’ve seen the struggles and successes that come with starting a fence company, diversifying that company, and then growing it into what is now the largest fence company in the Greater Cincinnati area. Many of the issues our member companies face are the same ones we have dealt with at Mills Fence Company. I’m excited to advocate on behalf of our membership and help ensure we are operating under the highest industry standards. I am extremely proud to be in our industry and looking forward to working together as we chart the path for AFA’s exciting future!”

You can reach Catherine Mills-Reynolds at Catherine@americanfenceassocation.com.

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