WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced the recent appointments of four new members by President Biden to serve a four-year term on USTR’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). These four members will join the twenty-two active members currently on the committee.
“Today’s appointments bring diverse perspectives to the committee and impact how we think about U.S. trade policy and negotiations. I value the input and ideas from all USTR advisory committee members, and thank them for volunteering their time and experience,” said Ambassador Katherine Tai. “I am looking forward to collaborating with these leaders to deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s worker-centered trade agenda.”
Appointed Members:
- Jeni Britton, Founder, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams; Founder and CEO, Floura & Co.
- David McCall, United Steelworkers International President
- John W. Miller, Principal, Arenberg Holdings
- Philip Recht; Co-Leader, Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs practice, Mayer Brown LLP.
The ACTPN is a statutory non-discretionary trade advisory committee established to provide overall policy advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on matters arising in connection with the development, implementation, and administration of the trade policy of the United States. USTR’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation (ACTPN) was established through section 4(d) of Executive Order 11846 of March 27, 1975, and section 135(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2155(b)) (Trade Act), as amended.
Biographies
Jeni Britton, Founder, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams; Founder and CEO, Floura & Co.
Jeni Britton is an American entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. She founded Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002, pioneering innovative flavors and quality ingredients, and transforming it into a beloved national brand. As a Certified B Corporation, Jeni’s embodies her commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Her latest venture, Floura & Co., addresses food waste and chronic illness by repurposing produce trimmings into nutritious, fiber-rich foods. Jeni is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a U.S. Culinary Diplomat, recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business, and a champion of American entrepreneurship.
David McCall, United Steelworkers (USW) International President
The USW International Executive Board appointed David McCall the union’s ninth International President on Sept. 26, 2023.
McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Ind. He was 18 when he joined USW Local 6787 and went to work as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel’s Burns Harbor Works in northwestern Indiana. McCall was elected a grievance committeeman in 1971, then elected grievance committee chair in 1975 and Local 6787 vice president in 1985.
While working shifts in the mill, he was able to attend and graduate from Indiana University Northwest with a degree in labor studies in 1975. He also graduated from the Harvard Trade Union Program in 1989.
Those experiences helped to prepare him for future battles as he joined the USW staff in 1986, serving first as a Staff Representative and then as Sub-District Director in Gary, Ind., from 1989 until his appointment as Assistant Director of District 7 in 1997.
He became the District 1 Director in January 1999 and was elected to five consecutive terms (20 years) in the position, leading tens of thousands of USW members in Ohio. In 2019, the International Executive Board elected him as International Vice President (Administration).
McCall is currently a member of Local 979 in Cleveland, the chairman of the Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund, and a trustee for the Steelworker Pension Trust. He is also a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council.
John W. Miller, Principal, Arenberg Holdings
John W. Miller is the Founder and Principal at Arenberg Holdings, a Venture Capital fund established in 2015 to make investments in early stage companies, with an emphasis on manufacturing companies located in the Midwest.
Miller began his career as a Congressional staffer, serving as the chief tax and trade policy advisor for Wisconsin Congressman Jerry Kleczka, who served on the Committee on Ways and Means. In 2006 Miller joined Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc., his family’s farm equipment manufacturing business and became the 5th generation of his family to lead the company as President & CEO. During his tenure he vastly expanded international sales into markets such as Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, South Africa and Australia. In late 2014 Miller sold his company to CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI), its largest customer.
Miller holds a B.A. from Marquette University, a M.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Philip Recht; Co-Leader, Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs practice, Mayer Brown LLP
Philip Recht is a senior partner at Mayer Brown LLP, an international law firm where he co-leads both the firm’s Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs product team and the global Litigation, Regulatory & Enforcement practice. Based in Los Angeles, Phil provides strategic counsel to clients on legislative, regulatory, and enforcement matters at the federal, state, and local government levels. His expertise spans various sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, tribal gaming, energy, and election law.
Before joining Mayer Brown, Phil held significant roles in government, including serving in the Clinton Administration as chief counsel and deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He also gained experience working as a legislative assistant in the Congress and as a member and vice-chair of the Los Angeles Board of Transportation Commissioners. Beyond his professional work, Phil is deeply engaged in civic activities, serving on the boards of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Business Council, and Public Counsel.
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