Kimberly Glas is president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO). Glas brings over 20 years experience in policy development and advocacy. Her multi-faceted career includes spearheading manufacturing and trade policy efforts, serving as a key leader on behalf of the textile industry and leading a non-profit organization working to advance critical policies to grow quality, US jobs in the clean energy economy.

She has a strong combination of leadership skills, policy and advocacy knowhow, and industry knowledge and has extensive experience working on manufacturing, trade, competitiveness, and sustainability issues. She has worked closely with the United States Trade Representative, other key agencies, and Congress to advance a multitude of trade policy interests critical to the US industry.

NCTO is an American trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers. The US textile industry is experiencing a dynamic period. A new policy environment has evolved that places a greater emphasis on domestic manufacturing.