AF&PA Promotes VanDersarl, Murphy, Webber To VP Roles
able Future. Today, we recognize their significant contri- butions made to AF&PA and the paper and wood products industry. I look forward to their continued leadership and congratulate them on their success.” In her new role as Vice President for Strategy & Oper- ations, VanDersarl will be responsible for providing stra-
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has an- nounced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Mur- phy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (for- merly Executive Director, Strategic Communications); and Terry Webber to Vice President of Industry Affairs (formerly Executive Director, Packaging). “I am excited to announce the staff promotions of Eliza- beth VanDersarl, Lindsay Murphy and Terry Webber,” said AF&PA President & CEO Heidi Brock. “These staff mem- bers are passionate in their pursuit of our member com- panies’ remarkable sustainability goals, Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustain-
tegic guidance for the goals of the association and overseeing human resources, facilities, meet- ings, information technology and some finance functions at AF&PA. VanDersarl joined AF&PA in 2005 and has held numerous positions, including Vice President of Gov- ernment Affairs. Prior to joining
Elizabeth VanDersarl
the association, she helped lead the development of regu- latory policy and White House review of regulations at the Office of Management & Budget.
AF&PA has also promoted Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications. In her new role, she will be responsible for crafting and executing complex strategic communica-
tions plans on nota- ble public policy is- sues. Murphy joined AF&PA in January 2019. She has led the modernization of dig- ital assets to advance legislative and policy goals and addressed
Lindsay Murphy
a wide variety of communications challenges – advancing issues, garnering publicity and negotiating crowded message environments. Having begun her career on Capitol Hill, Mur- phy previously held positions at various non- profit, health trade associations and public affairs firms directing strategy and outreach. Finally, Webber has been promoted to Vice President of Industry Affairs. In his new role, he will be responsible for maintaining synergy
with government af- fairs, ensuring robust and integrated mar- ketplace strategies across the sectors, and identifying new engagement oppor- tunities for AF&PA Industry Statistics. He
Terry Webber
joined AF&PA in 2011 and has worked in vari- ous roles in government and industry affairs. These three staff members promoted to Vice President join Jan Poling, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Eric Steiner, Vice President of Government Affairs and Paul Noe, Vice President of Public Policy.
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