The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has named Stephanie Strategos Polis VP of communications.
She will lead all communication efforts and brand strategy, work with the government relations team on direct lobbying and coalition efforts, and advise leaders on marketing, digital messaging and public affairs.
“We must be a strong voice for the plastics industry, so I am thrilled to have Stephanie join our team. Her sophisticated approach to public affairs and communications, as well as over two decades of executive communication, government relations and marketing experience, will be a huge asset for the plastics industry,” said Matt Seaholm, president and CEO of PLASTICS, in a statement. “Stephanie’s seasoned institutional knowledge of Washington, impeccable abilities as a collaborative interconnector and enthusiasm for the great work being done by the people in our industry will help us to better tell the plastics story.”
Polis previously served as assistant VP of public affairs for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. She worked on Capitol Hill on the House Budget Committee professional staff under then-Chairman Jim Nussle (R-Iowa), as public liaison to U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and as the director of government relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“The plastics industry is committed to sustainability like no other, provides nearly a million people in the United States with a place in which they are proud to be a team member and is firmly dedicated to investments in innovative technology,” Polis said in a statement. “It will be an honor and a privilege to serve as a positive voice for the people of the plastics industry and promote the growth of PLASTICS under Matt Seaholm’s leadership.”
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Lynne Sherwin
Managing Editor
Managing editor Lynne Sherwin handles day-to-day operations and coordinates production of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing’s print magazine, website and social media presence, as well as Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She also writes features, including the annual machinery buying survey. She has more than 30 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.