Executive Vice President

Forest Products Society

Madison, WI

Deadline: 2005/06/01

Executive Vice President

Forest Products Society

The Forest Products Society (FPS) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Executive Vice President. The position is available January 1, 2006. FPS is a 501(C)(3) organization, incorporated in 1947,  whose Vision is “To be the world leader in technical information transfer to further the socially beneficial use of wood and fiber resources" and whose Mission is “To foster innovation and research in the environmentally sound processing and use of wood and fiber resources by disseminating information and providing forums for networking and the exchange of knowledge."  The Society has 1700 total members and a permanent, experienced staff of nine. The Society publishes the Forest Products Journal (10 issues per year) and the quarterly Wood Design Focus, conducts an annual meeting with many technical presentations, coordinates technical conferences on important and timely topics at various locations throughout North America, distributes a wide range of technical and scientific publications, and presents various annual awards. FPS consists of 14 regional Sections and Chapters that operate with the voluntary input and effort of members who conduct technical meetings and other programs of regional or local interest. The Society maintains the international headquarters office building and warehouse in Madison, Wisconsin. More information about the Society can be found at www.forestprod.org.

Position Description: The Executive Vice President (EVP) reports to the Board of Directors of the Forest Products Society. The EVP has oversight of secretarial, fiscal, legal, personnel management, program planning, public relations, publications, membership, and conference planning. The EVP works with the Board of Directors of the Society and the many volunteer members of the Society to foster the vision and mission of the organization.

Required Qualifications:  Applicants must have a working knowledge of the broad-based forest products industry, including trade associations, organizations, university programs, and federal laboratories and programs; strong skills in project planning, meeting organization, and fiscal management; demonstrated experience in working with and managing a professional staff; strong organizational skills; ability to follow through and bring projects to closure, motivate and guide volunteers, and communicate with members representing all levels of industry, university, and government organizations.

Application:  Application materials should include a current resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five professional references. The applicant should indicate his or her interest in the position by preparing a written statement that addresses the matching of personal skills and education with the position description. All materials must be submitted electronically. Application deadline is June 1, 2005. All application materials will be held in strictest confidence.

Inquiries:  Dr. Paul M. Winistorfer, Search Committee Chair

                                                    Department of Wood Science and Forest Products

                          College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech

                          230 Cheatham Hall, Mail Code 0323, Blacksburg, VA 24061

                                                    Phone: 540-231-8853; e-mail: pstorfer@vt.edu

The Forest Products Society is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, visit: http://www.forestprod.org