Aluminum Association CEO Heidi Brock has been named chair of the National Association of Manufacturers' Council of Manufacturing Associations for 2016.

Nearly 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations are members of CMA. The group provides resources and networks to members to broaden the reach of the NAM's advocacy efforts.

Brock became president of the Aluminum Association in 2011 and was named CEO in 2013. She has been a CMA member for four years and spent last year as vice-chair of the council.

"No executive is better equipped than Heidi to lead manufacturing association executives in this critical time in history," NAM CEO Jay Timmons said. "Her ability to transcend Washington rhetoric and advocate on behalf of her members is inspirational.

William Carteaux, CEO of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, was elected vice chair for 2016. Chris Jahn, president of The Fertilizer Institute, was elected second vice chair.

CMA also added four new board members:

• Philip Bell, president, Steel Manufacturers Association
• Kate Offringa, president, Vinyl Siding Institute
• Robert Risser, president and CEO, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
• Steve Young, president, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association

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