George Clark
President
Manufacture Alabama

As president of Manufacture Alabama, George serves as chief executive and lobbyist.  Prior to becoming president, George served as president of the Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association (AIM).  He was AIM’s only president, helping to start the association in 1996. 

George served two terms in the Alabama House of Representatives.  While serving in the legislature, George provided the legislative leadership for, and was the chief sponsor of, the Heritage Trust Fund, which invested Alabama’s oil and gas royalties.  He also sponsored the accompanying legislation that infused $520 million into the infrastructure of Alabama, upgrading roads, bridges and the Port of Mobile.

He received his juris doctorate and his bachelor’s degree (commerce and business) from the University of Alabama.

Rebecca serves as vice president and chief financial officer of Manufacture Alabama.  She is responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and accounting for M.A.  She also plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the staff, programs and activities for the association. She serves as the staff liaison for the MA Board and serves as a staff resource to our councils and committees.

As the former executive director of the Alabama Textile Manufacture Association (ATMA), Rebecca has over twenty years of experience in association management. 

Roy is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Alabama Pulp & Paper Council (APPCO). Roy had worked as Environmental Consultant for APPCO since 2001 and became Executive Director with the merger of APPCO with Manufacture Alabama.  He retired as Technical Services Manager from International Paper’s mill in Prattville in 2001 after 36 years in paper industry technical and environmental work. He is a 1965 Auburn graduate. He lives in Prattville with his wife Elaine, has 4 children, and 11 grandchildren.