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Vinyl Institute Welcomes Meredith Fossett as Director of State Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 28, 2025 – The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced today that Meredith Fossett has joined as Director of State Affairs. Fossett is a seasoned government relations professional with extensive experience in state legislative processes. In this new role, she will be responsible for representing and advocating on behalf of the vinyl industry across the country.
“We are excited to welcome Meredith to the Vinyl Institute,” said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute. “Meredith’s expertise in government relations will be invaluable as we work to advance policies that support the vinyl industry at the state level.”
Prior to joining the VI, Fossett was a Government Relations Manager at DeVry University, where she advocated for the University’s interest at a state level. Fossett also previously worked as a Government Relations Manager at Access Financial in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fossett holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and is the Chair of the Talbert House Ambassador Board.
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.