Committees

We acknowledge, with grateful thanks, the many hours these individuals donate to the Association. Their companies have made a commitment to industrial safety and health that is recognized and appreciated. Through their efforts, and the efforts of all members, the safety record in our industry is continuing to improve.

Committee Chairs are encouraged to review these responsibilities periodically and re-write them, as necessary.

Members are encouraged to provide feedback to the committees either by contacting the chairs directly. Contact PPSA to join a committee.

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee responsibilities include Financial Committee and reviewing PPSA’s accounts and annual budgets.

Members: DeWayne Bone– Greif (Chair), George Kolesar- Sonoco, Jason Roggenbauer – Clearwater Paper, Eric Barnes – International Paper, Hannah Peterson-PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook- PPSA Staff

Conference Committee
The Conference and Sponsorship Committee is responsible for planning the annual professional development conference and managing the sponsorship for the conference.

Members: Jason Roggenbauer – Clearwater Paper (Chair), Dewayne Bone- Greif, Paul Bierley- Domtar, Shawn Powell- Brady Corporation, Pete Masias- Green Bay Packaging, George Kolesar, Sonoco, Eric Barnes – International Paper, Kimberly Moore, Graphic Packaging International, Hannah Peterson -PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook-PPSA Staff

Membership and Vendor Committee
The Membership and Vendor Committee is responsible for developing, tracking, and increasing both company and vendor PPSA membership.

Members: Paul Bierley- Domtar (Chair), Paul Bucek*- Green Bay Packaging, Sally Boven*- Reflective Apparel, Amy Smith- Benetech, Annette Ford – International Paper, Allan Cairo– Rite Hite, Randy Adams- Graphic Packaging, Hannah Peterson- PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook– PPSA Staff

Educational Development
The Educational Development Committee is responsible for developing courses for PPSA members and non-members.

Members: Kimberly Moore – Graphic Packaging (Chair), Shawn Powell- Brady Corporation, Matthew Kanneberg – WestRock, Greg Bierie – Benetech, Brian Bork- CR Meyer, Mac Mcmurrey, International Paper, Shauna Cavins, International Paper, Hannah Peterson- PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook- PPSA Staff

Awards and Nominations
The Awards and Nominating Committee is responsible for executing the awards throughout the entire year. It
includes but is not limited to, the Executive Eagle, Distinguished Service, and Safety Committee/Team awards. This committee will also be responsible for recruiting and vetting new Board Members.

Members: Eric Barnes – International Paper (Chair), Pete Masias- Green Bay Packaging, George Kolesar- Sonoco, Greg Lane, International Paper, Hannah Peterson - PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook- PPSA Staff

Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for providing content for the various publications and non-event content outlets.

Members: Shawn Powell- Brady (Chair), DeWayne Bone– Greif, Jason Roggenbauer– Clearwater Paper, Ronnie Stamey, C&R Compliance, Hannah Peterson- PPSA Staff, Ashley Westbrook- PPSA Staff

Contractor Committee
This committee is responsible for providing content for the various publications and non-event content outlets.

Members: Brian Bork- CRMeyer (Chair), Ted Carroll*- Jacobs, Bob Thomson*- Spirit Construction, Stacy Fanchin – WestRock, Clint Thacker*- C&R Compliance, Joey Norment*- SFC Contract Services, Cameron Pritchett*-  National Boiler, Sara Alvey* – International Paper, Terry Hughes* – Pactiv Evergreen, Sam Trotter*- World Scaffold, Nick Burt* – Thompson Industrial, Michael Jones* – Domtar, Chase Parmenter* – Clearwater Paper, Hannah Peterson-PPSA Sta