AF&PA elects new chairman

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, has elected Mark Gardner, Sappi North America president and CEO, as its new chairman.

“I look forward to serving as chairman and I’m honored to be among such a talented group of industry leaders,” says Gardner. “We have a great story to tell about the sustainability of our products and processes and our contributions to society. The industry is constantly changing to meet marketplace demands, and I am optimistic about our future. I look forward to leading the board in advocacy on important policy issues with elected officials and industry stakeholders around the world.”

The AF&PA also announced the election of the following 2015 board officers: Packaging Corp. of America CEO Mark Kowlzan, first vice chairman; and Clearwater Paper Corp. President and CEO Linda Massman, second vice chairwoman.

Domtar President and CEO John Williams will serve as the immediate past chairman.

Starting new terms with AF&PA’s board include: Aubra Anthony, Anthony Forest Products Co.; James Hannan, Georgia-Pacific LLC; Donald Lewis, SCA Americas; Brian McPheely, Pratt Industries; Jack Sanders, Sonoco Products Co.; and Mark Sutton, International Paper Co.