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Fighting for Science-Based Policies that Ensure The Continued Availability of Less Harmful Nicotine Products

For nearly a decade, the Vapor Technology Association has been at the forefront of defending the vapor industry and the rights of adult consumers to choose their preferred alternative to cigarettes. We engage directly with policy makers and the media to shape the future of vaping and nicotine policy in Washington DC and throughout the country.

The History of the VTA

Around 2010, vapor products emerged as a safer alternative to smoking and gained popularity among consumers. Regulators took notice and were quick to initiate sweeping regulations. Hoping to create a clear voice for thoughtful regulation in Washington, DC, the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) was founded by a group of concerned vapor companies in 2015.

Since then, VTA grew to become a leading national trade association defending the industry. VTA advocates for rational science-based regulation of the alternative nicotine products industry to ensure that we achieve the twin goals of preserving adult access to a wide variety of nicotine products while at the same time  preventing youth access.

VTA has been on the forefront of every issue confronting the industry and we are committed to continue our efforts to create a rational, transparent and fair market place for our members to operate.

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VTA is run by a group of dedicated professionals with a unique blend of government affairs, public policy, legal and communications experience.  We are committed to ensuring the vapor industry continues to thrive and innovate.

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Tony Abboud

Executive Director, VTA

Tony is a government relations expert and litigator with 25 years experience in grassroots organizing, politics, state lobbying and the courtroom. Tony has spent the past decade defending vapor companies and companies in other heavily regulated industries against government over-reach.

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Tiffany Tucker

Membership Director, VTA

With 25 years of experience, Tiffany is a passionate and dedicated Executive Assistant providing proactive and efficient support to executives and teams in a face paced environment. She possesses a strong desire to see the team as a whole succeed.

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    Dr. David Johnson
    President

    e-LiquiTech Inc.​

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      Chuck Melander
      Treasurer

      Streamline Group

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      Jon Glauser
      Secretary

      Demand Vape

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      Eve Wang
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      SMOORE Holdings

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      Ed Kirakosyan
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      Twist E-Liquids / Daddy’s Vapor

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      John Paul Willett
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      Red Star Vapor

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      Stacey Hamilton
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      Element Vape

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      Rhode Islanders, the legislature has introduced a bill that would restore your freedom to vape. Ask them to support it today:

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      VTA is fighting at the state and federal levels to protect your freedom to vape. Join us in the fight today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/

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      Pennsylvanians, make your voices heard. Ask your lawmakers to oppose H.B. 1425: https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/53

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      American fearmongering over safer nicotine is fueling a global vaping crackdown—and putting adult choice in the crosshairs. @wirtzbill @ConsumerChoiceC @swimdaily @cdoug @JMacNYC @GregTHR @VaporTechAssoc @GrimmGreen

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      Interesting read from @ChaunceyGardner in @Filtermag_org about the potential benefits of nicotine use in treating various mental health disorders:

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      VTA is leading the effort to save the flavored vaping industry across the country. Join us today to support our work and protect your freedom to vape. https://vaportechnology.org/membership/

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      Pennsylvanians, make sure your lawmakers know how important vaping is to you and your small business. Contact them today to protect adult access to your favorite products. https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/53

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      Rhode Islanders, make your voices heard and ask your representatives to support S.B. 543:

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      VTA is leading the fight to protect our industry. Join us today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/

      04:43 PM Jun 18, 2025
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      VTA is proud to be featured in POLITICO Playbook and advocate on behalf of the small businesses that make up our industry.

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      Texans, make your voices heard today and ask Governor Abbott to VETO S.B. 2024: https://vaportechnology.org/action-center/#/52

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      Texans - we need you now. Stand up for your freedom to vape and ask Gov. Abbott to veto SB 2024.

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      Consumers are asking for the freedom to vape the products they want – and it’s time to listen to them.

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      Banning vapes means shutting down American small businesses, stealing tax revenue from the economy, and crushing Americans’ livelihoods.

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      VTA is fighting across the country to protect the U.S. vaping industry. Join us today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/

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      The FDA has not approved e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids and implies they are ineffective for quitting smoking. This claim overlooks substantial evidence supporting the efficacy of e-cigarettes in helping smokers quit.

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      VTA is leading the fight to protect the independent vaping industry across the country. Join us today: https://vaportechnology.org/membership/

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      Nevada, we need you to make your voices heard and stand up for your freedom to vape. Contact your representatives and tell them to OPPOSE SB 435.

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