The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) appoints Jason Krips as President and CEO.
Jason Krips is joining the association after almost 20 years with the Alberta Public Service. He held Deputy Minister positions with Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (EDTT) and Agriculture and Forestry. During his tenure with EDTT, Jason oversaw the operational and strategic development of the ministry and played an important role on trade files, including NAFTA/USMCA and softwood lumber. He also brings a strong background in international relations, previously having oversight of Alberta’s International Office network and overseeing the opening of Alberta international offices in the ASEAN region and South China. He is a lawyer by training.
The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that represents companies manufacturing lumber, panelboard, pulp and paper, and secondary manufactured wood products in Alberta, Canada.
