February 28, 2008 Montpelier, VT – Jo Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), has been appointed to a second term on the 2008 Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). Bradley is the State Government representative on the Congressionally-established Advisory Committee, now in its 25th year.
“I’m very honored by this re-appointment,” said Bradley. “VEDA serves as the City/State Partner of the Ex-Im Bank in providing critically-important export finance resources to Vermont businesses. Bringing that experience to bear in an advisory capacity on a national level is an important contribution, and I’m pleased to continue in this role.”
The Ex-Im Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States, assisting in financing the sale of U.S. exports, primarily to emerging markets throughout the world. Now in its 73rd year, Ex-Im Bank authorized $12.6 billion in loans, guarantees and export credit insurance in 2007, supporting an estimated $16 billion of U.S. exports. For information on Ex-Im Bank, visit www.exim.gov.
The Congressionally-established Advisory Committee helps Ex-Im Bank review policies and programs by providing input from various sectors of the economy. The Committee, which meets quarterly, advises the Bank concerning its programs, especially with respect to identifying the strategies and mechanisms that enable businesses to stay competitive in today’s global marketplace.
Bradley has been Manager and Chief Executive Officer of VEDA since 1997. Her previous professional experience includes positions as Deputy Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Commercial Loan Officer at VEDA, and Vice-President of Solomon Brothers, Inc. in Boston. Bradley resides in Stowe, and serves on numerous local and state boards and commissions.
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Contact Information:
Jo Bradley
Chief Executive Officer
Vermont Economic Development Authority
802-828-5627
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