Aric Newhouse, NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, was named CEO Update's Association Lobbyist of the Year. Specifically, he was honored for his work representing manufacturers before Congress and administration as well as successfully advocating and securing passage of Export-Import Bank reauthorization, Trade Promotion Authority, a long-term highway bill, various regulatory reform efforts, a repeal of the ban on crude oil exports, and permanent R&D tax credit.