HII’s Petters named to NAM board

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Mike Petters, president/CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has been named to the NAM board of directors. Petters will join the board to advance a manufacturing policy agenda promoting growth and prosperity. NAM is the largest industrial trade association in America; and an advocate for manufacturing. “I am honored … and (will) continue to fight for policies that will ensure our continued growth and success as manufacturers,” said Petters. “Mike is a true leader … and he will bring valuable insights” to the BOD, said NAM President/CEO Jay Timmons. “Mike knows what it takes to succeed in a changing global economy and the kinds of solutions, such as bold, comprehensive tax reform…” needed from “our elected leaders,” Timmons stated. (Source: National Association of Manufacturers 10/13/17) Gulf Coast Note: HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Division at Pascagoula, Miss., is one two HII ship-building sites.