The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in March named Nicole Vasilaros director of regulatory and legal affairs to replace Cindy Squires, who is moving to the International Wood Products Association as executive director.

Previously NMMA’s manager of state government relations and legislative counsel, Vasilaros has contributed to state lobbying efforts for the recreational boating industry. She also has managed state, legal, and regulatory efforts for the Personal Watercraft Industry Association and in 2012, steered efforts that resulted in NMMA events at the Democratic and Republican presidential conventions.