By Betsy Lillian, NGT News.

NGVAmerica has appointed Daniel Gage its new president, succeeding Matthew Godlewski, who recently joined Ford Motor Co.

Gage comes to NGVAmerica from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, where he served as senior director of communications and public affairs starting in 2011.

“Dan’s deep experience in moving positive initiatives through a variety of channels will be critical as NGVAmerica continues to push for policies that make natural gas fuel more available to the transportation market,” comments Mitchell Pratt, chairman of NGVAmerica, in a release from the group. “As alternative fuels grab more and more headlines about their potential, it is imperative that our industry communicates the many ways natural gas is the superior choice for fleets that are looking to make a positive impact on the environment and to save money today and into the future.”