American Apparel & Footwear Association

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1933

National trade association representing apparel, footwear, and sewn products companies competing in the global market

Primary audience
Industry Members
Work area
Trade Association
Topic
Apparel & Footwear
Contact
Stephen Edward Lamar
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Apparel & Footwear Association serves as the trusted public policy and political voice for over 1,100 world-famous name brands in the apparel and footwear industry. Based in Washington, DC, the organization represents an industry contributing more than $523 billion in annual U.S. retail sales and supporting 3.6 million American workers. Founded in 1933, AAFA operates with 20 employees and reported $8.1 million in revenue for 2024.

What They Focus On

Policy & Advocacy

Serves as political voice for industry with policymakers on trade, manufacturing, and regulatory issues

Supply Chain Excellence

Promotes responsible sourcing practices, ESG goals, and technological innovation across global supply chains

Industry Protection

Defends intellectual property rights and combats counterfeiting to protect member brands and consumers

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$8.1M

+9.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$6.9M

+12.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$16.9M

+10.3% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

20

+5.3% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $8,055,435 $6,850,754 $16,919,885 20
2023 $7,366,544 $6,091,520 $15,339,255 19
2022 $6,640,273 $5,534,363 $13,900,144 19
2020 $5,768,928 $4,738,910 $8,177,098 19
2019 $5,912,341 $5,982,495 $7,618,599 17
2018 $5,256,461 $5,545,658 $6,719,583 18

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Policy Advocacy

    Represents member interests in public policy discussions with federal agencies and lawmakers

  • 02

    Industry Leadership

    Drives progress on brand protection, supply chain sourcing, and trade priorities

  • 03

    Member Support

    Enables companies to build inclusive cultures, advance ESG goals, and adopt technology

  • 04

    Collaborative Action

    Convenes 49 volunteers and industry leaders to address shared challenges collectively

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Apparel & Footwear Association

Brand Protection

Safeguards intellectual property rights and combats counterfeiting for member companies in the global marketplace

Supply Chain & Sourcing

Advances responsible sourcing practices and supply chain efficiency for apparel and footwear manufacturers

Trade, Logistics & Manufacturing

Advocates for favorable trade policies and streamlined logistics to support competitive manufacturing operations

Educational Programs

Provides scholarships and industry education through Image Awards and professional development initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Apparel & Footwear Association.

SE

Stephen Edward Lamar

CEO & President
Full-time
Compensation: $547,286
MS

Maureen Storch

SVP, Membership
Full-time
Compensation: $401,089
NH

Nathanael Herman

SVP, Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $250,423
NC

Natalie Chadwick Labella

SVP, Comms &Mkt
Full-time
Compensation: $206,045
CM

Chelsea Murtha

Senior Director, Sustainability
Full-time
Compensation: $127,396
KK

Katherine Koscher

Director, Events & Program
Full-time
Compensation: $109,466
AB

Agata Borradori

VP Finance & Admin
Full-time
Compensation: $188,721
BA

Beth Anne Hughes

VP, Trade & Customs Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $181,586
CM

Corinne Murphy Suder

VP, Edu & Corp Mkt
Full-time
Compensation: $162,587
MB

Megan Balkovic

Sr Dir, Mbr Exp & Ind Engage
Full-time
Compensation: $128,039
DS

Darrell Sumpter

Sr Office Mgr/Staff Acct
Full-time
Compensation: $119,744
RB

Reem Bseiso

Program Manager/Governance Liaison
Full-time
Compensation: $105,036
CV

Christopher Volpe

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
DA

Danilo Amoretty

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KS

Karen Smith

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KC

Kurt Cavano

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
MF

Mike Faircloth

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
TK

Todd Kahn

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
TS

Todd Soller

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
AD

Abbey Doneger

Director
AL

Alan Luchette

Director
AE

Allan Ellinger

Director
AM

Allison Murphy

Director
BE

Bill Ells

Director
BM

Bruce Munro

Director
CB

Cameron Bailey

Director
CA

Chris Alt

Director
DJ

David J Katz

Director
DJ

David J Miller

Director
DS

David Savman

Director
DW

Deborah Weinswig

Director
EA

Edward A Gribbin

Director
EM

Edward M Manburg

Director
JS

James Schwartz

Director
JK

Jason Kra

Director
KS

Killick S Datta

Director
LO

Liz O'Neill

Director
LM

Luis Marquina

Director
LK

Lydia Ke

Director
MG

Mark Gitomer

Director
MN

Melissa Nelson

Director
MM

Michael Mansh

Director
OF

Oscar Feldenkreis

Director
PZ

Paula Zusi

Director
PC

Peter Charles

Director
RC

Richard C Price

Director
RH

Rick Horwitch

Director
SG

Sally Gilligan

Director
SC

Sarah Clarke

Director
SH

Sarah Hurzeler

Director
SM

Sarah McMullin

Director
SC

Shawn Curran

Director
SD

Sidney D Howard

Director
SC

Stan Clay Jewell

Director
TC

Thomas C Chubb III

Director
TL

Tom Lorang

Director

Milestones

1933

AAFA Founded

1933

Established as national trade association for apparel and footwear industry

1942

Federal Tax Exemption

1942

Received IRS ruling recognizing organization's trade association status

2022

Revenue Growth Acceleration

2022

Revenue increased 15 percent to $6.6 million amid expanded advocacy efforts

2024

Record Revenue

2024

Reached $8.1 million in revenue representing over 1,100 member brands

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AD
Abbey Doneger Director 0.50 hrs/week
AL
Alan Luchette Director 0.50 hrs/week
AE
Allan Ellinger Director 0.50 hrs/week
AM
Allison Murphy Director 0.50 hrs/week
BE
Bill Ells Director 0.50 hrs/week
BM
Bruce Munro Director 0.50 hrs/week
CB
Cameron Bailey Director 0.50 hrs/week
CA
Chris Alt Director 0.50 hrs/week
DJ
David J Katz Director 0.50 hrs/week
DJ
David J Miller Director 0.50 hrs/week
DS
David Savman Director 0.50 hrs/week
DW
Deborah Weinswig Director 0.50 hrs/week
EA
Edward A Gribbin Director 0.50 hrs/week
EM
Edward M Manburg Director 0.50 hrs/week
HA
Halide Alagoz Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
JS
James Schwartz Director 0.50 hrs/week
JK
Jason Kra Director 0.50 hrs/week
JP
Joe Preston Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Josue Solano Chair 2.00 hrs/week
KG
Katherine Gold Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
KS
Killick S Datta Director 0.50 hrs/week
LO
Liz O'Neill Director 0.50 hrs/week
LM
Luis Marquina Director 0.50 hrs/week
LK
Lydia Ke Director 0.50 hrs/week
MG
Mark Gitomer Director 0.50 hrs/week
MN
Melissa Nelson Director 0.50 hrs/week
MM
Michael Mansh Director 0.50 hrs/week
OF
Oscar Feldenkreis Director 0.50 hrs/week
PZ
Paula Zusi Director 0.50 hrs/week
PC
Peter Charles Director 0.50 hrs/week
RC
Richard C Price Director 0.50 hrs/week
RH
Rick Horwitch Director 0.50 hrs/week
SG
Sally Gilligan Director 0.50 hrs/week
SC
Sarah Clarke Director 0.50 hrs/week
SH
Sarah Hurzeler Director 0.50 hrs/week
SM
Sarah McMullin Director 0.50 hrs/week
SC
Shawn Curran Director 0.50 hrs/week
SD
Sidney D Howard Director 0.50 hrs/week
SC
Stan Clay Jewell Director 0.50 hrs/week
TD
Ted Dagnese Past Chair 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Thomas C Chubb III Director 0.50 hrs/week
TL
Tom Lorang Director 0.50 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.8M

Highest Paid

$613K

Stephen Edward Lamar

Compensated Officers

12

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Stephen Edward Lamar CEO & President $547,286 $65,256 $612,542 35
Maureen Storch SVP, Membership $401,089 $44,440 $445,529 35
Nathanael Herman SVP, Policy $250,423 $22,109 $272,532 35
Natalie Chadwick Labella SVP, Comms &Mkt $206,045 $16,279 $222,324 35
Agata Borradori VP Finance & Admin $188,721 $24,684 $213,405 35
Beth Anne Hughes VP, Trade & Customs Policy $181,586 $24,300 $205,886 35
Corinne Murphy Suder VP, Edu & Corp Mkt $162,587 $30,343 $192,930 35
Darrell Sumpter SR Office MGR/Staff Acct $119,744 $21,611 $141,355 35
Megan Balkovic SR DIR, MBR Exp & Ind Engage $128,039 $9,443 $137,482 35
Chelsea Murtha Senior Director, Sustainability $127,396 $9,136 $136,532 35
Reem Bseiso Program Manager/Governance Liaison $105,036 $22,118 $127,154 35
Katherine Koscher Director, Events & Program $109,466 $17,060 $126,526 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$112K Grants Given
3 Organizations

Top Grantees

3 total
CO
Council Of Fashion Designers Of America NEW YORK, NY
$69K
WI
Washington International Trade Foundation WASHINGTON, DC
$30K
FS
Fashion Scholarship Fund NEW YORK, NY
$13K
Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Washington International Trade Foundation Fashion Scholarship Fund
Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Washington International Trade Foundation Fashion Scholarship Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
American Apparel & Footwear Association Pac
Washington, DC
Political Action Committee/Separate Segregated Fund
501(c) 527

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with American Apparel & Footwear Association

Phone

(202) 853-9080

Social

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740 6th St NW Ste 400 Washington, DC 200013798