The 2025 CPA Fall Meeting concluded last week in Austin, TX, highlighted by valuable networking opportunities, engaging committee meetings, insightful speakers, and leadership recognition. Presentations are now available on the CPA website, and minutes from the Committee and Board of Directors meetings will be posted late next week.
CPA Announces 2026 Leadership
The CPA Board of Directors approved several leadership positions at its recent Fall Meeting in Austin, TX.
The 2026 CPA Officers include Mike Reardon of Roseburg as incoming Chairman, Matt Swinnie of Arauco North America as Vice Chairman, and Ray Chaaraoui of Kronospan as Secretary-Treasurer. Steve Carroll of Swiss Krono will transition to the role of Immediate Past Chairman.
Executive Committee at-large appointments include Brad Harvey of Egger Wood Products, Mike Mai of Plummer Forest Products, and Gino Levesque of Tafisa Canada. Additionally, the following Associate Members were named to the CPA Board of Directors: Ralf Yobp of Arclin, Chris Mosher of MJB Wood Group, Sam Behnfeldt of Sauder Woodworking, Frank Goecke of Seemac, and Ron Ubertini of Wilsonart.
During the Dinner, Chairman Steve Carroll recognized several individuals for their leadership within the association. Pierre Martin of Uniboard will complete his two-year term as Chairman of the Production-Technical Committee at the end of 2025, with Nick Brown of Timber Products stepping in as the incoming Chairman in January 2026. Executive Committee members Louis Brassard of Tafisa and James Laundry of West Fraser will conclude many years of service on the Executive Committee at the end of 2025. In addition, Steve Sauter of Hexion, Elliott Savage of Seemac, and Todd Wegman of Stevens Industries were recognized for completing multiple Associate Member terms on the CPA Board. More Info: Jeannie Ervin
Tafisa’s Brassard Named 2025 Landry Award Recipient
Louis Brassard of Tafisa Canada has been named the recipient of the 2025 Brock R. Landry Industry Leadership Award. Brassard first joined the CPA Board and Executive Committee in 2003 and holds the distinction of being one of the few individuals to serve as CPA Chairman twice, first in 2010 and then again in 2018. He’s retiring after a long, successful career as the CEO of Tafisa Canada and will be formally recognized at the 2026 Spring Meeting.
The Landry Award is given annually by CPA members to an industry leader in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the composite panel industry. This award was created to honor Brock R. Landry, a CPA Counsel, upon his retirement after more than 50 years of significant contributions to the North American composite panel industry. More Info: Jeannie Ervin
Sponsors Recognized
CPA appreciates the support of the following Fall Meeting sponsors. Sponsorships play a vital role in enhancing the annual meetings. Please visit each sponsor’s website to express gratitude for their ongoing commitment to the association and the industry.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
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Exhibitors Appreciated
CPA thanks all the following exhibitors for participating in the Fall Meeting.
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