AMI Announces New Director of International Affairs Stephen Sothmann
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tonya
Allen at tallen@meatinstitute.org
or
202-587-4221
Washington, D.C., August 30, 2011 — The
American Meat Institute (AMI) today announced
that former Capitol Hill fellow and staffer
Stephen Sothmann has been named the
Institute’s director of International
Affairs. Sothmann will also serve as director
of international affairs for the U.S. Hide,
Skin and Leather Association, an affiliate of
AMI.
In
his position, Sothmann will report to U.S.
Hide, Skin and Leather Association President
John Reddington and AMI Vice President of
International Trade William
Westman.
Previously, Sothmann worked on international
business and trade issues as a legislative aide
for several members of Congress. He earned his
bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University
in 2006 and a master’s of business
administration and law degree from Indiana
University in
2009.
“Stephen’s extensive education and
background in international trade will be a
great assets to AMI and our members as we work
to expand our foreign market access and
increase our trade opportunities, which are
essential to the economic success of the U.S.
meat and poultry sector,” said AMI President
and CEO J. Patrick Boyle.
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