Advisory Council & Industry Meetings

Alison Keane

Industry – Home Furnishings & Thermal Insulation

Alison Keane became president of ISPA (international Sleep Products Association) and the MRC (Mattress Recycling Council) in June 2024, succeeding Ryan Trainer who retired after 20 years.

Before her tenure at FPA, Keane spent 16 years with the American Coatings Association (ACA), initially as counsel and later as vice president for government affairs. In this role, she spearheaded policy initiatives on behalf of the paint industry and served as the executive director, general counsel, and corporate secretary for ACA’s product stewardship organization, PaintCare. Her earlier career included positions at the Environmental Protection Agency’s headquarters, the Maryland State Senate and private legal practice.

Keane holds a B.A. in biology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

Pascal Benyamini

Public

Mr. Benyamini is an attorney and partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a national and full-service law firm and is a resident in the firm's Los Angeles office. From October 2009 to October 2022, Mr. Benyamini was a member of the California Furniture Manufacturers Association and served on Board of Directors for several years. Mr. Benyamini also served on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association from July 2015 to December 2021, and served as the Chapter’s President in 2020. Mr. Benyamini received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Davis School of Law.

Tom Keepers

Industry – Service Contract Industry Council

As Executive Director of the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC), Mr. Keepers is accountable for the advocacy and insight services delivered to the membership at the federal and state levels. SCIC advances their members' agenda by assuring viable markets for the products that balance the interests of providers and consumers alike. Prior to this role, he successfully led the Consumer Credit Industry Association for almost seven years and spent more than two and a half decades in industry successfully leading almost every facet of the member product suite. Tom holds a BA in Mathematics and an MBA, and earned the PMP, CLU and Series 7 designations.

Sara Oakley

Industry – Household Movers

Sara Oakley works directly with the Co-Presidents of Atlas Transfer & Storage Co. and Oakley Relocation LLC (“family business”) to implement strategic initiatives and risk mitigation programs for their family-owned and operated moving and storage business. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California, Los Angeles, her career started outside of the family business with a political consulting firm in Los Angeles.

Recent work experience includes augmenting the safety and compliance program; human resources development and management; marketing, social media and SEO management; and business development. Industry affiliates include participating on the Allied Van Lines Safety Committee and the Executive Committee of the Vanliner Captive Insurance group. Ms. Oakley represents Oakley Relocation LLC with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council West (WBEC-West), and she also participated in the Goldman Sachs 10KSB Certificate of Entrepreneurship Program.

Daniel "Dan" Rhodes

Industry – Founder & President, Clear2Drive Ignition Interlock

Dan Rhodes is a serial entrepreneur and industry leader with over 25 years of specialized experience in the DUI and ignition interlock field. As Founder and President of Clear2Drive since 2021, he has guided the company to certification in California, Kansas and Nevada developed proprietary manufacturing partnerships, and built a technology-driven, client-focused service model that simplifies program compliance and restores driving privileges with clarity and compassion.

Prior to launching Clear2Drive, Dan built Arizona's largest single-state ignition interlock franchise (Driver Advisors/Guardian Interlock). After a successful exit to LMG Holdings, he consulted for LMG on nationwide training and device rollouts, led Smart Start Canada's expansion, and directed Alcohol Detection Systems' market launches. He served as Legislative & Public Policy Chair for MADD Arizona (2006-2012), contributing to landmark DUI legislation, and now applies that expertise as an Industry Expert and Advisory Council Member for the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Household Goods and Services.

Dan's mission is to empower individuals with transparent, empathetic support, never judgment, through every step of their ignition interlock journey. Under his leadership, Clear2Drive combines advanced breath-analysis technology, premium client education, and proactive compliance tools to drive down recidivism rates and help drivers reclaim their independence safely and responsibly.

Looking forward, Dan remains committed to advancing ignition interlock technology and fostering partnerships that prioritize safety, innovation, and fairness. He actively engages with policymakers, industry peers, and community organizations to champion his approach at reducing DUI recidivism and support second chances for individuals on their path to regaining full driving privileges. Through his ongoing leadership, Dan continues to ensure Clear2Drive not only meets regulatory standards but sets new benchmarks in client care and program effectiveness.

Toby Taylor

Industry – EAR Ignition Interlock Device

Mr. Taylor is the Chief Compliance Officer for Smart Start, a world-wide leader in breath alcohol testing and monitoring. His career began as a municipal police officer, and he has been directly involved in the breath alcohol testing/public safety field since 1992. He has worked in both the public and private sectors and created a national not for profit association providing sustained education and training programs to governmental entities who manage statewide breath alcohol testing programs. Mr. Taylor holds a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Steve Weitekamp

Industry – Household Movers

Mr. Weitekamp has been involved with the moving and storage industry since 1980. He has held several leadership positions and has served as President of the California Moving and Storage Association since 2006. He is also engaged with national and international moving and storage issues and serves as a member of the board of directors for the American Moving and Storage Association.