Stephen Neuman
Senior Vice President and Chief Government Affairs Officer
Steve Neuman is American’s Senior Vice President and Chief Government Affairs Officer. In this role, he leads and supports American’s Congressional Affairs, Regulatory and International Affairs, State and Local Government Affairs, and Sustainability teams. Steve also oversees the Office of Continued Care and Outreach and Military and Veterans initiatives. He is a member of the airline’s Senior Leadership Team and is charged with advocating for the company’s public policy priorities across both federal and international governments, as well as in states and municipalities across the country.
Before joining American in 2017, Steve spent many years working both in government and on political campaigns. He’s worked for four governors in four states, including as Chief of Staff to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo. An attorney, he worked in the corporate restructuring practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and as a law clerk for the Honorable James B. Zagel of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Steve spent the early part of his career on Capitol Hill, serving as a Legislative Assistant to two members of the Senate Commerce Committee, focused on transportation issues.
Steve received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and son.