North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Announces New President

RALEIGH, NC (August 20, 2024) – The North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (NCMA) announced today that David Haines will become the organization’s President effective September 9, 2024. NCMA Executive Board selected Haines to succeed Ross Smith, who retired on December 31, 2023.

Haines comes to NCMA well qualified to advocate for issues of importance to manufacturers in North Carolina. He has 18 years of experience leading and managing programs focused on energy, sustainability, and the environment. Haines has served as senior energy policy expert as a legislative fellow for Brookings Institution. He was a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Land & Minerals Management during the Obama administration. Haines was Global Sustainability Advisor for Shell Oil, where he developed a cross-functional coalition with environmental groups, government agencies, academics, and industry.

"David Haines was chosen from a list of strong candidates and has demonstrated excellence in all areas the selection committee deemed important in our next President," said Kenneth Lin, Chair of the NCMA Board of Directors. "David’s skill set is well suited to sustain NCMA's value proposition for its members and meet future challenges that affect manufacturing in a thriving NC economy."

“I am beyond excited to join an esteemed group of individuals and organizations working to ensure North Carolina remains a place where a diverse mix of manufacturing companies can thrive and prosper.

I look forward to partnering with stakeholders across the state as we build solutions on a range of issues facing the sector,” Haines said.

Since 1988, NCMA has represented manufacturers in the legislative and executive branches of state government, focusing on legislation and regulations that impact North Carolina's position as a great state for manufacturing companies to develop and grow their businesses. NCMA is a non-profit organization with a diverse membership base that includes chemical, pharmaceutical, wood products, adhesives, heavy equipment, heavy duty vehicles, furniture, and steel.