TAPPI Board Members Gather To Envision Future Of The Industry TAPPI recently hosted a 2050 Vision Casting Workshop, where the Board of Directors, representing forward-think- ing organizations, came together to imagine what the fu-
tions to address industry-wide challenges such as safety and innovation. The workshop challenged leadership to think beyond today’s priorities and consider what future generations of industry professionals will need tosucceed. As technolo- gies advance, workforce expectations change, and new global challenges emerge, our association must continue
The TAPPI Board, from left to right: Adam Mathis (TAPPI), Brittany Sims (TAPPI), Ashley Westbrook (TAPPI), Lawton Roberts (TAPPI), Greg Jones (SUN Automation), Mike Farrell, Mary Beth Cornell (TAPPI), Wendy Cerilli (Irving Consumer Products), Mike Gray (Retired, Valmet Inc.), Kim Nelson (GranBio USA), T. Scott Frasca (MiniFibers Inc.), Keith Hamilton (Georgia-Pacific LLC) , Dan Goymerac (Miron Construction), Maria Soledad Peresin (Clemson University), Todd Grace (ANDRITZ North America), Leslie Petrie (Retired, IP), James McDonald (Sylvamo) and Simona Bethea (TAPPI).
ture could look like for our association and its ability to serve our industry. Since our founding more than 111 years ago, TAPPI has grown far beyond its roots in technical standards. Today, we are recognized as a global center of excellence for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting industries. We bring together verified technical knowledge, thought leadership, professional education, and collaborative solu-
to adapt in ways that create meaningful value for our mem- bers, companies, and the industry as a whole. This vision casting session marks the first step in a multi-year strategic initiative. Over the coming months and years, we will engage with additional industry lead- ers, companies, and stakeholders to better understand the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of our industry.
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