ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) unveiled its 2024-25 Board of Directors.
Jeff Lewis of Atlanta Pallet & Services was elected chair. He succeeds Nick Wenner of Pallet Service Corp., who will continue to serve on the board as past chair.
Rounding out the executive committee are Hinton Howell of Hinton Lumber Products, chair‐elect; LeRoi Cochran of Relogistics, secretary/treasurer; and Henry Bowman of C&L Wood Products, director at large.
NWPCA also members elected three new board members including: Natalya Calleja of 48forty Solutions; John Dye of Scott Pallets; and Scott Guttierez of Commercial Lumber & Pallet. In addition to Cochran, Kate Matz of Hartman Independent Company, was re-elected to the board.
"I am deeply honored to serve as NWPCA Chair for the upcoming term,” Lewis said. “Having served on the board for over eight years, I have gained valuable insights into the diverse challenges faced by our members. Together, we have navigated these challenges and seized opportunities that have significantly influenced our industry's trajectory.”
"Jeff Lewis is an exceptional leader in the wood pallet industry, commanding great respect among his peers,” said Brent McClendon, president and CEO of NWPCA. “His previous roles as Recyclers Council Chair and strong advocacy for our PalletPAC initiatives add a timely dimension to our association's key priorities for 2024."
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Jeff Lewis of Atlanta Pallet & Services was elected chair. He succeeds Nick Wenner of Pallet Service Corp., who will continue to serve on the board as past chair.
Rounding out the executive committee are Hinton Howell of Hinton Lumber Products, chair‐elect; LeRoi Cochran of Relogistics, secretary/treasurer; and Henry Bowman of C&L Wood Products, director at large.
NWPCA also members elected three new board members including: Natalya Calleja of 48forty Solutions; John Dye of Scott Pallets; and Scott Guttierez of Commercial Lumber & Pallet. In addition to Cochran, Kate Matz of Hartman Independent Company, was re-elected to the board.
"I am deeply honored to serve as NWPCA Chair for the upcoming term,” Lewis said. “Having served on the board for over eight years, I have gained valuable insights into the diverse challenges faced by our members. Together, we have navigated these challenges and seized opportunities that have significantly influenced our industry's trajectory.”
"Jeff Lewis is an exceptional leader in the wood pallet industry, commanding great respect among his peers,” said Brent McClendon, president and CEO of NWPCA. “His previous roles as Recyclers Council Chair and strong advocacy for our PalletPAC initiatives add a timely dimension to our association's key priorities for 2024."
