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12 Pallet C e nt ral May -Ju ne 2 0 24 NWPCA Boosts Marke ng And Fundraising With Dual Role Appointment E xciting news! Nilu Vatanshoeva is now the Marketing Director and Pallet Foundation Development Director at NWPCA. is strategic move establishes our first dedicated marketing position and adds the first official staff member to the Pallet Foundation. With over 13 years of marketing experience in finance, trucking, logistics, and nonprofits, Nilu will lead initiatives to increase industry awareness, execute marketing campaigns, attract new members, and secure funding for critical research and development in the wooden pallet industry. Connect with Nilu at nvatanshoeva@palletcentral.com. 2024–2025 NWPCA Board Elec on Results D uring the 2024 Annual Leadership Conference in Florida, the following individuals were newly elected or re- elected to the NWPCA Board of Directors for 2024–2025: • Natalya Calleja, 48forty Solutions • LeRoi Cochran, Relogistics • John Dye, Scott Pallets • Scott Gutierrez, Commercial Lumber & Pallet • Kate Matz, Hartman Independent Company During the Board meeting, the following individuals were voted to the NWPCA Executive Committee: • Jeff Lewis, Atlanta Pallet & Services - Chair • Hinton Howell, Hinton Lumber Products - Chair‐Elect • Nick Wenner, Pallet Service Corp - Past‐Chair • LeRoi Cochran, Relogistics - Secretary/Treasurer • Henry Bowman, C&L Wood Products - Director at Large Pallet Founda on Auc on Generates Over $300,000 T he Pallet Foundation Auction at the 2024 ALC in Florida was a resounding success, raising an incredible $302,950! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our members who participated in this event. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in this year's auction. Your bids and donations were instrumental in raising this outstanding sum. e funds raised from the auction will be directed to the Pallet Foundation, a vital organization dedicated to unifying the wood packaging industry. e Pallet Foundation achieves this by: • Innovation & Sustainability: funds research, develops safer practices, and promotes eco-friendly packaging solutions • Advanced Design: supports the industry-standard Pallet Design System™ for optimal efficiency • Educating the Future: equips schools and fosters innovation for the next generation We are excited about the impact these funds will have on the Pallet Foundation and, consequently, the entire wood packaging industry. Learn more about the Pallet Foundation at PalletFoundation.org.