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William G. Sutton, CAE, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Assistant Secretary Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Commerce Department
Rear Admiral William G.
Sutton CAE, U.S. Navy (Ret.) is the U.S. Commerce Department Assistant Secretary
for Manufacturing and Services (MAS). Appointed by President Bush in May 2007,
Sutton was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in August 2007. As a unit of
Commerce's International Trade Administration, MAS serves as the federal
government's lead advocate for U.S. industry. Its distinctive sector expertise
enables MAS to be the government's primary source for evaluating and analyzing
industry policy.
Admiral Sutton understands that American industries can
successfully compete in the global economy, given a level playing field. As
Assistant Secretary, he provides the support U.S. companies need to help them
compete both at home and abroad. This is accomplished by working alongside other
federal agencies, industry partners, and Congress to ensure that policies,
regulations and laws, are evaluated with an eye towards competitiveness.
Prior to this position, Sutton served as the president of the
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) from December 2001 to
February 2007. ARI is the trade association representing manufacturers of air
conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in North America. It is a
leader in standards and certification programs for its member's products while
also serving as a key advocate for the U.S. manufacturing industry at home and
abroad.
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Sutton brought to ARI extensive experience in leadership, change
management, and government affairs, having completed a highly successful 30-year
career in the United States Navy. His unique background includes six
CEO/COO-equivalent assignments and expertise in inter-agency relations,
legislative affairs, and international relations. Sutton also served as the
Naval Aide to President Ronald Reagan and Director of Programs in the Navy
Office of Legislative Affairs, in addition to numerous operational at-sea
assignments including ship, squadron and group commands.
He holds a
master's in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and a bachelor's in Naval Engineering from the United
States Naval Academy.
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