Announcements

  • Important Leadership Changes in 2025

    As we begin 2025, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of TAPPI and wish you a happy, healthy and successful new year.

     

    At this time each year, many companies, organizations and individuals plan for the future – both near-term and far. It also represents the opportunity to reflect on the past, set new goals, and embrace change that fosters opportunity.

     

    We are no different at TAPPI. For nearly two decades, we’ve followed a strategic roadmap that has produced many successes, including 17 consecutive years in the black, targeted membership growth and numerous partnerships that have opened doors to new products and services benefitting members and the forest products industry as a whole. We look forward to celebrating 18 years in the black when the FY25 fiscal year ends on August 31, 2025.

     

    I have been reflecting on the years since I started in 2006. I was deeply honored to take the helm at TAPPI, and remember the challenges we had to overcome and opportunities seized. And, yes, even some disappointments along the way. Hard to believe how time has flown, but now is the time for change.

     

    Four years ago, I began working with TAPPI’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors to implement a five-year succession plan to ensure a seamless transition to new leadership. At the November Board meeting, I confirmed with the Executive Committee my plan to retire on December 31, 2025. And while that decision brings mixed emotions, I am excited by the extraordinary opportunity to help TAPPI recruit its next generation of leadership.

     

    My pledge to all of you as we move through this process is to regularly communicate progress on the recruitment. As always, my focus is on achieving the best for our members. I deeply appreciate the unending support you have shown me through the years, and the countless friendships made over nearly two decades.

     

    Let me close with something I’ve been known to say on occasion: “There are two types of people in this industry – TAPPI members, and those who should be.” And that is something which will never change.

    Respectfully,

    Larry N. Montague

    TAPPI President & CEO

  • TAPPI Fellows Group Photo 2024

    It was great to see many TAPPI Fellows and their guests at the luncheon in Cleveland.  Attendance was over 90.  

  • Congratulations to the TAPPI Fellows Class of 2024

    Top row left to right-Don Haag, TAPPI Board Chair, Karyn Biasca, Wolfgang Bauer, Joel Panek, Calvin Fu, Larry Montague, TAPPI President and CEO, Front row-Martti Tuomisto, Beth Cormier, Suzanne Blanchet, Janet Preston, Peter Gorog(not pictured David Buchanan and Wadood Hamad)
  • Skipping Small Talk: Practical Strategies for Networking

    April 4th 1PM - 2PM (ET)

    Hosted by the TAPPI Young Professionals Division

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    Are you ready to boost your confidence and build meaningful connections in any situation? Join us as we dive deep into a key skill that can transform your networking abilities, setting you up for success at your next conference and beyond. Whether you're an introvert, new to networking, or simply looking to enhance your professional relationships, this session is designed to equip you with actionable strategies for networking with confidence and authenticity.

  • WIN Book Club: Let's Talk!

    Tuesday, April 23rd | 12PM - 1:30PM - Free to All

    Let's Talk! Join us for a quarterly virtual book club discussion on a range of topics focused on career development skills!

    Interested in meeting new folks and discussing career development? 

    On April 23 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST, grab your lunch and join the Women in Industry's book club meeting. The selected title is "Taking the Work Out of Networking" by Karen Wickre. Facilitated virtual breakout rooms will be utilized to foster opportunities for small group discussion.