The Aluminum Association honors representatives as Legislators of the Year

The Aluminum Association honors representatives as Legislators of the Year
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The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Virginia, has honored U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1) with its Legislator of the Year awards for 2017.

The members, who serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus, received the recognition during an Oct. 2 reception in conjunction with the association’s annual meeting “Aluminum Moves America” in Washington

“It is an honor to receive The Aluminum Association’s Legislator of the Year award,” says Rep. DelBene.  “As someone who represents aluminum workers, I know how much these people and their families appreciate our efforts. I look forward to continuing to work together to protect good-paying, middle-class jobs in the U.S. aluminum industry.”

Rep. Buschon adds, “The aluminum industry supports nearly 6,000 good-paying jobs in the Eighth District, and 45,000 jobs statewide. This industry is vital to Indiana’s economy. In Congress, I will continue to advocate ardently for a robust marketplace for American aluminum.”

Michelle O’Neill, senior vice president of global government affairs and sustainability at Alcoa Corp., New York, presented the Legislator of the Year awards. She was unanimously elected as chair during the association’s annual business meeting. O’Neill previously served as the association’s vice chair, starting in 2015. With the appointment, she becomes the first female chair of the association in its 84-year history.

Before joining Alcoa in 2012, O’Neill served as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, beginning in 2005. In this position, she oversaw the daily operations of the International Trade Administration (ITA), whose mandate is to promote the competitiveness of U.S. businesses at home and abroad. She managed an annual budget of $500 million and led more than 2,300 employees worldwide.

“The extensive experience that Michelle O’Neill gained in both the private and public sector will be very valuable for the association as we continue to address the industry’s challenges and opportunities,” says Aluminum Association President and CEO Heidi Brock. “We are grateful for her leadership and service, and we know she will make a positive impact in our collaborative work.”

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Source: Recycling Today
The Aluminum Association honors representatives as Legislators of the Year
<![CDATA[The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Virginia, has honored U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1) with its Legislator of the Year awards for 2017. The members, who serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus, received the recognition during an Oct. 2 reception in conjunction with the association’s annual meeting “Aluminum Moves America” in Washington “It is an honor to receive The Aluminum Association’s Legislator of the Year award,” says Rep. DelBene.  “As someone who represents aluminum workers, I know how much these people and their families appreciate our efforts. I look forward to continuing to work together to protect good-paying, middle-class jobs in the U.S. aluminum industry.” Rep. Buschon adds, “The aluminum industry supports nearly 6,000 good-paying jobs in the Eighth District, and 45,000 jobs statewide. This industry is vital to Indiana’s economy. In Congress, I will continue to advocate ardently for a robust marketplace for American aluminum.” Michelle O’Neill, senior vice president of global government affairs and sustainability at Alcoa Corp., New York, presented the Legislator of the Year awards. She was unanimously elected as chair during the association’s annual business meeting. O’Neill previously served as the association’s vice chair, starting in 2015. With the appointment,…