Release Date: Nov 19, 2009Contact: 888-249-NEWS


U.S. Chamber's Association Committee of 100 Welcomes Eight New Members

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today welcomed eight 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:

  • John A. Courson, president and CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Marvin S. Fertel, president and CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute
  • Marie N. Hollein, CTP (CD), president and CEO, Financial Executives International
  • Cody Lusk, president, American International Automobile Dealers Association
  • Robb MacKie, president and CEO, American Bakers Association
  • Harold P. Quinn, president and CEO, National Mining Association
  • Bruce T. Roberts, RPh, executive vice president and CEO, National Community Pharmacists Association
  • Lezlee Westine, president and CEO, Personal Care Products Council

"This Committee of 100 has a long-standing reputation as one of the most prestigious appointments in the association community," said Bill Miller, 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 more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

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