The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) appoints Janis Simpkins as Senior Vice-President. She will also chair the association’s environment committee and lead the organization’s sustainable growth initiatives, including the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) portfolio.
Simpkins comes to the AFPA from Alberta Energy, where she has served as Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives. Her work with Alberta Energy has centered on providing leadership to the development of a unified and actionable strategy for Alberta’s energy policy that aligns with ESG criteria and a long-term vision for the province’s energy resources.
Before joining the Government of Alberta, Simpkins worked in the energy industry and served as Reeve of the Municipal District of Greenview. She is a recipient of the Governor General of Canada’s Queens Diamond Jubilee medal, honouring significant contributions and achievements of Canadians, for her work with communities and commitment to public service.
Janis Simpkins will begin her role with the AFPA in August.
The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that represents companies manufacturing lumber, panelboard, pulp and paper, and secondary manufactured wood products in Alberta, Canada.
