Gold to head industry programs for NEMA

By Plant Engineering Staff January 13, 2006

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has named Stephen Gold as senior vice president of industry programs at NEMA.Gold previously served as vice president and executive director for the Council of Manufacturing Associations of the National Association of Manufacturers.

“Stephen is eminently qualified for this position,” said NEMA President Evan Gaddis. “At the Council of Manufacturing Associations, he acquired special knowledge of the challenges now confronting the nation’s manufacturers.He fully understands the policy-making apparatus in Washington and has shown an ability to get things done in this city.He’s a great fit for NEMA.”

Prior to working at NAM, Gold practiced law at Collier Shannon Scott, where he represented trade association and corporate clients on regulatory and legislative issues, including consumer protection, cyberspace law, tax policy, antitrust law, online and offline marketing practices, and energy and environmental law.