The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced that Southwire's president and CEO Rich Stinson has been named as chairman of the NEMA board of governors.
The NEMA board of governors is comprised of 30 senior corporate executives elected by the association's general membership to three-year terms.
The board is organized into policy and program committees to guide the organization’s operations across the areas of its:
- Standards and Conformity Assessment Policy Committee
- Government Relations and Communications Policy
- Section Affairs Policy
- Strategic Initiatives Programs
Prior to his appointment as chairman, Stinson served as the board's vice-chair and was a member of its executive committee.
Debra Phillips, NEMA president and CEO, said:
“Rich has made countless contributions to NEMA in a number of leadership roles over the past decade. With his accession to chair, he will steer the electroindustry’s premier association through an unprecedented time of growth, innovation and investment. We are fortunate to rely on his deep industry experience at this critical moment and welcome his leadership as board chair."
According to its website, NEMA was founded in 1926 and is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited Standards Developing Organization comprised of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, scientists and technicians. NEMA convenes a neutral forum for its members to discuss industry-wide concerns and objectives.
Stinson remarked:
“I am honored to be appointed as chairman of NEMA’s board of governors and represent Southwire as we work to contribute to the continued growth and success of all manufacturers and the electrical industry. At Southwire, it is our commitment to remain generationally sustainable for the next 100 years and beyond and to be an employer of choice. It’s a great time to be in the electrical industry, and I look forward to working with our industry leaders to further strengthen the future of manufacturing as we all become even more connected, and as electrification plays an even greater role.”
Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The company and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.
In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also provides a variety of field and support services to customers worldwide.
