Association Committee of 100 Welcomes Nine New Members

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today welcomed nine new executives to its Association Committee of 100. These CEOs will represent association members before the U.S. Chamber’s board of directors, enhance Chamber lobbying and coalition work, recommend programming, and strengthen outreach to the business and association community.

The new members include:

• Lori Anderson, President and CEO, International Sign Association
• Michael D. Bellaman, President and CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors
• Gov. Matt Blunt, President, American Automotive Policy Council
• William R. Carteaux, President and CEO, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association
• Stephen Gold, President and CEO, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI
• Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, President and CEO, American Council of Life Insurers
• Thomas E. Stenzel, President and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association
• David H. Stevens, President and CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
• Susan B. Waters, EDM, CAE, President and CEO, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

“This Committee of 100 has a long-standing reputation as one of the most prestigious appointments in the association community,” said Rob Engstrom, 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.”

For more than 50 years, leading association executives have gathered under the banner of the U.S. Chamber’s Association Committee of 100 to network, build partnerships, and discuss current issues. Additional members of the Committee of 100 can be found at: www.uschamber.com/associations/c100/members

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.