Inspiration to Implementation," the
educational sessions cover a wide range of
topics designed to make ALC a valuable
experience for all.
Author and subject matter expert Jackie Freiberg will
deliver the keynote address, "Building a Culture of
Innovation Through Profit, Purpose & People," NAM
Chief Economist Chad Moutray will deliver "The State
of Jobs, Manufacturing & The Economy," and political
analyst Bruce Haynes of Sard Verbinnen & Co. will
discuss "Politics & Your Business in the Present-Day
Trump World." Other topics include trucking trends
and the future of transportation, OSHA's top safety
focus areas, implementing a positive workforce culture
into your business, and communications on taking
steps toward protecting your business and changing public perception. Additionally,
the extremely successful member mingles will return again for women, Latinos, and
young business leaders. Registration opens this fall so be on the lookout for email
notifications or check the website palletcentral.com for updates.
On the Road
NWPCA President and CEO Brent McClendon toured several member facilities in
and around Missouri. Thank you to S&S Pallet Corporation, Botkin Lumber
Company, Madison County Wood Products, Brambles/CHEP, Baker Products and
Baker Enterprises, Garnett Wood Products, Pallet Logistics Management (PLM) and
Profile Technology, for opening up your facilities (and homes), sharing so generously
your time, and the tremendous hospitality. These visits provide the opportunity to
learn more about the industry, the key issues (regional and national), and the
entrepreneurs driving our industry's success and future.
Patrick Atagi, Vice President Advocacy and External Affairs, attended the
Entomological Society of America (ESA) Invasive Species Tour, August 20-22. The tour
was titled "Science Policy Field Tour – Invasive Species Security: Protecting Our National
Health, Food Supply, and Environment." Participants included private and public-sector
scientists, government representatives, science policy advocates and policymakers.
Patrick then participated, and led groups during Capitol Hill visits, at the National
Hardwood Federation Fly-In, September 11-13, in Washington, DC. He also served as
a group facilitator at the UnitedFresh Congressional Fly-In, September 24-26th.
Brad Gething, PhD, Director of Science and Technology Integration, is scheduled to
present current industry perspective on ISPM 15 and exploring opportunities for
scientific collaboration at the annual meeting for the International Forestry
Quarantine Research Group (IFQRG) in Rome, Italy, October 1-5.
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P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E
N A T I O N A L W O O D E N P A L L E T &
C O N T A I N E R A S S O C I A T I O N
NWPCA STAFF
President/CEO
Brent
J. McClendon, CAE, brent@palletcentral.com
Vice
President, Advocacy and External Affairs
Patrick S. Atagi, patagi@palletcentral.com
Senior
Director, Business Partnerships
Mark
A. Barford, CAE, mbarford@palletcentral.com
Membership
Services Manager
Mishelle Cavanagh, mcavanagh@palletcentral.com
PDS and Membership Services Manager
Susan Cheney, scheney@palletcentral.com
PDS Structural Engineer
Kristen DeLack PE, kdelack@palletcentral.com
Vice
President, Communications
Annette Ferri, aferri@palletcentral.com
Director of Science and Technology Integration
Brad Gething, PhD, bgething@palletcentral.com
Communications Manager
Anne M. Lewis, alewis@palletcentral.com
Director of The Pallet Design System™
John A. McLeod III, jmcleod@palletcentral.com
PDS Software Engineer
Kevin Richey, krichey@palletcentral.com
PDS Finite Element Analyst
Farhad Shahabi, PhD, fshahabi@palletcentral.com
Vice President, Operations and Events
Isabel ("Mimi") Sullivan, msullivan@palletcentral.com
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