“I am honored to be a part of the NAM board and to fight for policies that will ensure our industry’s continued growth and success,” said Wyant. “Lawmakers need to understand how their policies affect the nearly 13 million people who earn their living in manufacturing. I look forward to sharing my story and the stories of manufacturers that are keeping our promises to invest in our communities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for all Americans.”

“Jill is committed to the success of our industry, and the NAM will be stronger thanks to her service on our board of directors,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Jill will be a partner in the NAM’s efforts to advance a competitiveness agenda that amplifies manufacturers’ efforts to create well-paying jobs, grow our economy and improve the quality of life. In this consequential year and beyond, we will work with policymakers to push back against the regulatory onslaught, build on the 2017 tax reforms, secure additional reforms to our outdated permitting system, strengthen the manufacturing workforce and expand opportunities to sell our products around the world.”

Founded in 1895, the NAM is the largest industrial trade association in the U.S. The NAM is the nation’s most influential manufacturing advocate, and its membership includes some of the world’s most iconic brands and many of the small manufacturers that power the U.S. economy. Approximately 90% of the NAM’s members are small- and medium-sized businesses.