Manufacture Alabama announced the addition of Parker Harris as the organization’s new Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy.
Harris was selected to help strengthen Manufacture Alabama’s efforts to advance pro-manufacturing policies and advocate for manufacturers across the state.
“Parker brings a strong understanding of Alabama’s legislative process and has built trusted relationships throughout the State House,” said Jon Barganier, President and CEO of Manufacture Alabama. “His experience and leadership will further strengthen our advocacy efforts and provide tremendous value to our members as we continue advancing policies that support manufacturing growth in Alabama.”
Harris served more than six years in Governor Kay Ivey’s Administration as Legislative Liaison before joining Manufacture Alabama. During his time in the Governor’s Office, he worked extensively with members of the Alabama Legislature, state agencies, and industry stakeholders on key policy initiatives affecting businesses and communities across the state.
According to Manufacture Alabama, Harris will lead the organization’s government affairs and advocacy strategy, working directly with members, elected officials, and regulatory agencies on issues impacting the competitiveness and continued growth of Alabama manufacturers.
“Manufacturing is one of Alabama’s most important industries, and I am honored to join an organization that plays such an important role in advocating for manufacturers across the state,” said Harris. “I look forward to working alongside the Manufacture Alabama team and its members to advance policies that support continued growth, investment, and opportunity throughout Alabama’s manufacturing industry.”
A graduate of Troy University, Harris resides in Montgomery with his wife, Erin, and their twin daughters.
Manufacture Alabama is the only trade association in the state dedicated exclusively to the competitive, legislative, regulatory, and operational interests and needs of manufacturers and their partner industries and businesses.
