WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced the new membership of the U.S. Manufacturing Council, including a new chairman and vice-chair.
“The Manufacturing Council is a strong voice for the private sector. The Council focuses on issues that are critical to manufacturing competitiveness, including improving innovation, lowering energy costs and preparing a skilled workforce for the jobs of the future,” Gutierrez said. “I look forward to working closely with the Council to ensure that the U.S. manufacturing sector competes on a level playing field in the world marketplace for generations to come.” Fred Keller, chairman and chief executive officer of Cascade Engineering, will serve as the new chairman of the Manufacturing Council. Kellie Johnson, president of ACE Clearwater Enterprises, will serve as the vice-chair. The members of the Council include: Priorities of the Council include: investment in innovation; improving the climate for investment in the U.S. manufacturing sector; and ensuring the sustainability of the U.S. manufacturing industry in an increasingly competitive global market.
For more information on the Manufacturing Council, visit: http://www.manufacturing.gov/council/index.asp?dName=council# , and for a list of members on the Council visit: http://www.manufacturing.gov/council/members/index.asp?dName=council
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce
