Executive Board

The Forest Products Society has a rich tradition of leadership dating back to its founding in 1947. The past presidents can be found here.

The Executive Board is the governing body of the Forest Products Society, consisting of Executive Officers and Regional Board members. 

President

Brian Via
Professor of Forest Products & Director of Forest Products Development Center

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

President-Elect

Brian Via
Professor of Forest Products & Director of Forest Products Development Center

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Past President

Bob Breyer

Senior R&D Manager

Bakelite Synthetics

Decatur, Georgia

Vice President

Joseph Jakes

Research Materials Engineer

Forest Products Laboratory

Madison, Wisconsin

Secretary

Chris Hunt

Research Chemist

Forest Products Laboratory

Madison, Wisconsin

Executive Vice President & Treasurer

Jessica Johnson

Executive Vice President

Forest Products Society

Ruston, Louisiana

 Regional Representatives