Manufacture Alabama announced Thursday that Kristen Mosley of ArcelorMittal Calvert and Connie Buskness of Evonik have joined its board of directors.
The association said the additions strengthen its leadership by bringing expertise in manufacturing operations, environmental health and safety, communications and corporate responsibility.
“Kristen and Connie each bring valuable leadership experience and unique perspectives that will strengthen our board as well as our association as a whole,” Manufacture Alabama President and CEO Jon Barganier said. “We look forward to their contributions as we continue advancing policies and initiatives that support the work of manufacturers across the state.”
Mosley serves as area manager of communications and corporate responsibility at ArcelorMittal Calvert. She leads strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and corporate responsibility initiatives while supporting government affairs efforts.
She has decades of experience in communications, branding and public engagement.
“Manufacturing is one of Alabama’s greatest strengths, and I am honored to join the Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors,” Mosley said. “I look forward to helping advance the association’s mission while supporting the manufacturers and communities that drive our state’s economy.”
Buskness serves as director of environmental, safety and health for Americas Region Services at Evonik. She has more than 20 years of manufacturing experience and has led environmental, health and safety, operations and improvement initiatives across global organizations.
“Throughout my career, I’ve seen the positive impacts that strong industry partnerships can produce,” Buskness said. “I’m honored to join the Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors and look forward to working with fellow leaders to help shape a strong future for manufacturing in Alabama.”
Manufacture Alabama’s board of directors includes industry leaders from various sectors and communities who help guide the association’s advocacy, collaboration and industry leadership efforts.
Manufacture Alabama is a trade association dedicated exclusively to the competitive, legislative, regulatory and operational interests of manufacturers and their partner industries and businesses in the state.
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