Richard A. “Tony” Bennett

Tony Bennett is President & CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (“TAM”), an Austin-based industry trade association representing over 600 member companies, including more than 70 of the state’s largest industry employers. He joined TAM as President in 2012 following a 33-year career with Temple-Inland Incorporated where he retired as Vice President of Government Relations.

In 2005, Mr. Bennett was the founding chairman of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, reviving the trade group after a more than 30-year hiatus. He holds BS and MS degrees in Forest Management with a Business Emphasis from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Mr. Bennett has served in leadership positions on several state and national boards and committees, including the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Forest & Paper Association, the Texas Forestry Association, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Civil Justice League, and the Texas Taxpayers & Research Association.