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: Eric Barnes - International Paper (Chair), Kim Moore – Graphic Packaging International, Matthew Kanneberg – Smurfit Westrock, Jason Roggenbauer – Clearwater Paper, DeWayne Bone– Domtar, 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: Kim Moore – Graphic Packaging International (Chair), Eric Barnes – International Paper Jason Roggenbauer – Clearwater Paper, Dewayne Bone- Domtar, Paul Bierley- Domtar, Shawn Powell- Brady Corporation, Pete Masias- Green Bay Packaging, George Kolesar, Sonoco, 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, Allan Cairo– Rite Hite, 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, Tammy Stevens – Greif, Shawn Powell- Brady Corporation, Matthew Kanneberg – Smurfit Westrock, Brian Bork- CR Meyer, 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), Ronney Stamey, C&R Compliance, DeWayne Bone– Domtar, Jason Roggenbauer– Clearwater Paper, 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: Ashley Westbrook - PPSA Staff, Brian Bork - CR Meyer, Bryan Zaremba - Boldt, Cameron Pritchett - National Boiler, Clint Thacker - C&R Compliance, Devontaey Woulard - World Scaffold, Hannah Peterson - PPSA Staff, Jacob Moore - LJB Engineering, James Bruce - Graphic Packaging, Jamie.Brzezinski - Miron Construction, Jennifer Jackson - Graphic Packaging, Jim Small - GetYaSomeSafety, Leslie Petrie - TAPPI, Nick Burt - Thompson Industrial, Stacy.Fanchin - Smurfit Westrock, Ted Carroll - MACS, Terry Hughes - Georgia Pacific, Tony Lechleitner - Packaging Corporation of America

 

Converting/Packaging Committee
This committee is responsible for promoting active participation, facilitating knowledge-sharing, and ensuring the annual conference breakout sessions address current trends, challenges, and best practices in the converting/packaging operations sector.

 

Members: DeWayne Bone – Domtar (sponsor), Jason Woodmansee - Greif (Committee Chair), Natalie Mayer (GPI), Scott Goodpaster (IP), Tanner Hayman (IP), Chad Williams (IP), Nate Deibler (Domtar), Grant Eickstadt (Smurfit WestRock), Cody Lohr (Domtar), Lloyd Forbis (IP)