WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, joins eight other association CEOs as the newest members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100. The Committee of 100 comprises leaders of trade associations in various industries and represents the interests of association members before the U.S. Chamber’s board of directors, working to recommend and enhance U.S. Chamber programming, strengthen U.S. Chamber outreach to the business and association community, and augment U.S. Chamber lobbying and coalition efforts.
“This Committee of 100 has a long-standing reputation as one of the most prestigious appointments in the association community,” said Rob Engstrom, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president of political affairs and federation relations. “These new members reflect our continued dedication to naming diverse, high-profile leaders to serve on this important committee.”
Stenzel joins fellow appointees Lori Anderson, president and CEO of the International Sign Association Michael D. Bellaman, president and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Gov. Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, William R. Carteaux, president and CEO at SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI President and CEO Stephen Gold, Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers, Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO David H. Stevens, and Susan B. Waters, EDM, CAE, president and CEO of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
“I’m honored to be joining the Committee of 100, and look forward to working with the U.S. Chamber and my association colleagues to advance issues important to the fresh produce industry,” said Stenzel.
More information on the U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100, including a full roster of committee members, is available at www.uschamber.com/associations/c100.
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association serves companies at the forefront of the global fresh and fresh-cut produce industry, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Western Regional office in Salinas, Calif., United Fresh and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org or call 202-303-3400.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association