USA-ITA Committees
USA-ITA offers several opportunities for members to get more involved by serving on a committee. Committees allow you to connect with your peers and network with colleagues who face the same challenges and issues that you do every day. USA-ITA committees also allow members to share their expertise to ensure that USA-ITA makes the best policy recommendations to decision-makers.
Our committees include:
Customs
The USA-ITA Customs Committee works with the USA-ITA Customs Counsel John Pellegrini to provide advice and recommendations on technical issues related to the supply chain, security, and all issues controlled by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). The Committee is regularly asked to review comments filed by USA-ITA and develop recommendations for CBP to consider improving and enhancing public-private sector partnership. The Committee recently reviewed comments on the Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, and proposals for the development of the appropriate rules of origin for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Committee Composition: Representatives from USA-ITA Brand, Retailer, and Importer Members.
Staff Liaison: Samantha Sault, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trade Policy
The USA-ITA Trade Policy Committee reviews, discusses, and makes recommendations for association positions on trade policy. This Committee approves USA-ITA participation in industry coalitions and is often asked to analyze the effect of government actions on the industry. The Committee's current issues include the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), China Currency Legislation, and CAFTA-DR fixes, to name a few.
Committee Composition: Representatives from USA-ITA Brand, Retailer, and Importer Members.
Staff Liaison: Samantha Sault, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Membership
The USA-ITA Membership Committee provides guidance for USA-ITA's efforts to promote the association and attract new members. Committee members review USA-ITA marketing materials and provide recommendations for the association's benefits and membership marketing strategy.
Committee Composition: Representatives from USA-ITA Brand, Retailer, Importer, and Associate Members.
Staff Liaison: Jana Kalish, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cotton Board Advisory Committee
The primary function of the Cotton Board Advisory Committee is to provide advice and guidance to USA-ITA. The Committee offers recommendations for nominees to serve on the Cotton Board to ensure that brands, retailers, and importers are well-represented. When necessary, the Committee also discusses policies and procedures for the implementation of the Cotton Research and Promotion Program and makes recommendations for the USA-ITA Board of Directors if action is required. For more information on the Cotton Board, click here.
Committee Composition: Representatives from USA-ITA Brand, Retailer, and Importer Members currently serving on the Cotton Board.
Staff Liaison: Jana Kalish, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.