Kurt Kovarik

Vice President, Federal Affairs

Clean Fuels Alliance America

Kurt serves as Vice President, Federal Affairs for lean Fuels Alliance America, leading members in adovocating federal policies that support the industry’s growth. Since joining Clean Fuels, Kurt has helped the industry secure a long-term extension of the biodiesel tax incentive, preserve important protections against unfair international trade and ensure the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard program. Kurt continues to organize the industry’s advocacy for equitable tax, infrastructure and environmental plocies.

Prior to joining Clean Fuels, Kurt worked for more than 20 years in the office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), leading efforts on the Renewable Fuel Standard, the biodiesel tax incentive and increased the use of clean fuels. An Iowa native, Kurt graduated from Luther College with a degree in political science.