Stephen Finnegan leads public and government affairs, public policy, media communications, community programs, and traffic safety advocacy and efforts for the Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA Texas, AAA New Mexico, and AAA Hawaii. He advocates for motorist and business issues, including improved traffic safety and mobility, effective and efficient use of transportation resources, adequate infrastructure for economic growth, and a healthy business environment.

Mr. Finnegan has experience in transportation, finance, business, and advocacy. His career includes work as a financial analyst with Bank of America, leadership positions in planning and operations with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), and serving as a management consultant to public agencies and non-profit organizations.

Mr. Finnegan received a Master of Arts degree in urban planning from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Claremont McKenna College.