Jeff W. Reed

Jeff W. Reed is the government and industry relations director for American Honda Motor Co., in Ohio, representing its manufacturing, R&D, and administrative facilities in the Midwest region.

Previously, Jeff served as the communication lead for Honda’s Auto Development Center in Ohio, where more than 1,600 associates conduct complete product creation for Honda and Acura vehicles in North America.

Prior to Honda, Jeff served as the global communication leader in corporate social responsibility for a global diesel engine manufacturer headquartered in Indiana. During that time, he also co-founded a blended-learning high school.

Before entering the business sector, Jeff held communications and public-policy positions with national nonprofits in Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis.

Jeff graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Communication and minor in journalism.