Goodyear’s McClellan joins NAM board

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has appointed Steve McClellan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to its Board of Directors. Goodyear says McClellan is joining the board to bolster US-based association’s “leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence and news and insights.” He will help the industry “advance an agenda that promotes opportunity and prosperity for all Americans.”

Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is the largest industrial trade association in the United States, with more than 14,000 members. Goodyear considers NAM to be the country’s “most influential manufacturing advocate,” and its membership includes some of the world’s most iconic brands and many of the small manufacturers that power the U.S. economy. Ninety per cent of the NAM’s members are small and medium-sized businesses.

“It’s a privilege to serve on the Board of the National Association of Manufacturers and represent the more than 12 million highly dedicated individuals employed in manufacturing,” said McClellan. “Manufacturing has long been a key driver of the US economy, and I look forward to continuing to support the growth and success of this vital industry.”

“Steve is a recognised leader in our industry, and the NAM will be stronger thanks to his service on our Board of Directors,” said Jay Timmons, president and chief executive officer of NAM. “Manufacturers are the driving force behind our economic recovery. Now that we have secured historic infrastructure investment, we are working with lawmakers to ensure they deliver the long-term policy work on issues like immigration reform, trade expansion, supply chain improvements and workforce development. We also continue to defend the progress we’ve made on tax reform and regulatory certainty to ensure we can keep our promises to invest in our people and our communities. The NAM’s mission is to ensure we always keep moving forward, and Steve will bring invaluable insights as we advocate for the men and women of our industry and advance the values that have made America exceptional and our industry strong – free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity.”