The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that Craig Armstrong has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors. Armstrong replaces Jason Boucher as AFPA Chair. Mr. Boucher will remain on the Board.

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Alberta Forest Products Association elects Craig Armstrong as chair of its Board of Directors

Nov 08, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that Craig Armstrong has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors. Armstrong replaces Jason Boucher as AFPA Chair. Mr. Boucher will remain on the Board, as the AFPA said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Armstrong is the President and CEO of Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., based in Edmonton. He has been with the company since 1987 and has more than 35 years of experience in the forest sector, including senior executive, operating and marketing positions.

“I am very honoured to be able to serve the Association and Alberta’s forest industry as Chair of the AFPA,” said Armstrong. “This industry has been a major part of the economy in rural Alberta for generations, and we have now entered an exciting period of transformation. We are focused on keeping the forest sector strong, attracting young people to the industry, and continuing our commitment to environmental stewardship.”

AFPA President and CEO Brady Whittaker welcomed Armstrong to the Chair’s role. “Craig is one of the most respected and thoughtful people in our industry. The experience and integrity that he brings to our board is invaluable.”

Under Armstrong’s leadership, the AFPA Board will work to promote the forest industry as a responsible manager of renewable resources, the foundation of Alberta’s growing bio-economy, and an exceptional place to build a career.

The Alberta Forest Products Association is a private, non-profit industry organization, representing forest products companies operating in Alberta.