Who We Are

Scott Paul

Executive Director
Alliance for American Manufacturing

Mr. Paul is the Executive Director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.  He brings more than 17 years of experience in policy, politics and advocacy to AAM.

Prior to joining AAM, Mr. Paul was the principal lobbyist for the Industrial Union Council and the trade lobbyist at the AFL-CIO, leading the labor movement’s legislative strategies on international trade, manufacturing and foreign policy issues. 

Mr. Paul’s Capitol Hill experience extends from 1987, when he held an internship with Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-IN), to 2001, when he served as the chief foreign policy and trade advisor to House Democratic Whip David E. Bonior (D-MI).  He also served on the staffs of Reps. Jim Jontz (D-IN) and Peter Barca (D-WI). 

Mr. Paul earned a B.A. in Foreign Service and International Politics from the Pennsylvania State University and an M.A. in Security Studies with honors from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.