Allyson McLean

Director, State Government Affairs

Detroit, Michigan, United States

About

I lead Rocket’s advocacy across the Midwest, including our home state of Michigan, aligning policy priorities with business objectives in diverse legislative landscapes. My work focuses on translating complex policy goals into actionable outcomes, with deep expertise at the state level in financial services, AI regulation, data privacy, and economic development. At the local level, I bring a grounded perspective from working within Detroit’s commercial real estate market, understanding how policy decisions lead to real-world impact. Core strengths include: * Legislative and policy analysis * Stakeholder engagement and coalition building * Strategic communications * Leading cross-functional and external partnerships * Multi-state advocacy and execution

Experience

  • Director, State Government Affairs at Rocket
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • Quicken Loans ()
    • Director, Government Affairs and Economic Development
      Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Project Manager, Government Affairs
      Jun 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Project Manager at Rock Ventures LLC
    Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Rock Ventures LLC is the umbrella entity that provides operational coordination, guidance and integration of Quicken Loans Founder Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of companies, investments and real estate purchases. Rock Ventures is engaged in economic and real estate development, marketing and communications, philanthropy and government relations.

  • Acquisition & Development Associate at Bedrock Real Estate Services
    Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 · 8 mos

    Bedrock Real Estate Services LLC, a downtown Detroit-based full service real estate firm specializing in the purchasing, leasing, development and management of more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial space in downtown Detroit; Cleveland, Ohio; Scottsdale, Arizona; Charlotte, North Carolina; San Diego, California; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Special Projects Coordinator at Larson Realty Group, Olympia Development of Michigan
    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Larson Realty Group (LRG) is a privately owned company engaged in real estate investment, development, asset management, leasing and consulting. During my tenure with LRG, Eric B. Larson, President and CEO, also served as President of Olympia Development of Michigan (ODM), where I joined him in coordinating real estate development projects including the future home of the Detroit Red Wings.