PULLMAN, WA — Dave E. Whitehead, president of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, has been appointed to the Twelfth District Economic Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, according to a company announcement.

The council is made up of business leaders from across the Federal Reserve’s Twelfth District, which includes nine western states and U.S. territories. Members provide information on regional economic, business, and labor conditions to help inform Federal Reserve policy discussions.

Whitehead has served as president of the Pullman-based company and has been with the organization since 1994. In his new role, he will offer input related to manufacturing, supply chain conditions, workforce development and infrastructure, SEL said.

Whitehead said he looks forward to contributing perspectives from employers and technical industries as the council evaluates economic conditions affecting the district.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is headquartered in Pullman and operates internationally.