CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), assuming the role in November 2018. In that capacity, he leads a prominent business-oriented trade association with a legacy of success and engagement. 

Hastings has been featured and interviewed for his work in global and national media outlets including ABC and NBC News, CNN, Politico, Wall Street Journal, among other publications. In 2023, Hastings was voted as one of Sacramento Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs.