Mark Tibbetts will join APA – The Engineered Wood Association March, 15 to begin the transition to the president position on July 1, when Ed Elias will retire.
Tibbetts brings more than 15 years' experience in association and nonprofit program management, environmental policy and business development. He has held leadership and management positions in the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Thermostat Recycling Corporation, National Electrical Manufacturers Association and American Public Works Association.
Elias has served APA and the engineered wood industry for more than 40 years, beginning as an associate scientist in 1977. After 10 years in various roles within the Technical Services Division, he went on to lead the International Marketing and Financial and Administrative Services divisions. He also served as corporate secretary and vice president before being named president in 2013.
Tibbetts will become the 12th executive leader in the Association’s almost 90-year history. Tibbetts and Elias will work together during the three-month transition until Tibbetts assumes the presidency on July 1.
APA is a nonprofit trade association that has grown and evolved with the engineered wood industry. APA-member manufacturers are comprised of well-known industry leaders, whose mills produce a majority of the structural wood panel products manufactured in North America.
