In a statement, the association said Jean Carroll Kemp will join as senior vice president of government affairs and trade policy. 

"Jean’s experience and character make her uniquely qualified for this role at the SMA. She is a trade policy expert adept at creating solutions to sensitive and complex global challenges facing our industry. She is well respected among domestic and international steel industry stakeholders,” said Philip K. Bell, association president. 

Kemp previously served in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative as deputy assistant U.S. Trade Representative for industrial competitiveness. During her 14 years there, she also served as director of industrial metals, materials and energy and as director of steel trade policy. 

Prior to her time at the Trade Representative's office, Kemp spent 16 years at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

The Steel Manufacturers Association has the full announcement here.