JOHN ENGLER DEPARTING THE NAM, JAY TIMMONS NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO
National Association of ManufacturersIt is with regret and a deep sense of appreciation that I announce today the departure of John Engler as president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). John is leaving the NAM to become president of the Business Roundtable (BRT) starting January 15, 2011.
In his six years at the NAM, John has had a tremendous impact on the Association. He strengthened the organization and achieved major legislative victories in Washington. Under John Engler's leadership, the NAM has enjoyed unprecedented growth in influence and membership. 2010 was the NAM's strongest year financially and the Manufacturers are poised for continued success in 2011.
On a personal note, in my tenure as Chair of the NAM Board of Directors, I have enjoyed working closely with John on issues that matter to manufacturers. Regardless of which party is in power, John and his team consistently fight for the right policies that will allow all of us to better compete in the global economy. John and his team have deep relationships on both sides of the aisle and their credibility is impressive.
The NAM team is delivering a powerful message about the important role of manufacturing and why the United States cannot afford to take our manufacturing leadership for granted.
While we will miss John, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Timmons as president and CEO of the NAM effective January 2011. Jay is a proven leader and, working with John and the rest of the leadership team, he has been instrumental in strengthening the NAM. Jay has deep relationships in Washington and with manufacturers across the country. He has a keen understanding of manufacturing and the impact Washington’s policies have on job creation. I have great respect for Jay. I am extremely pleased he will lead the NAM as we continue to push the manufacturing agenda forward.
Michael E. Campbell
Chairman
National Association of Manufacturers and
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Arch Chemicals, Inc.
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