PIMA Management Division Committees

Open to all TAPPI members, PIMA Division committees are an excellent way to network with peers and further your role in the pulp and paper industry. If you are interested in joining a committee or coming to a meeting to see what it’s about, email Lisa Lockwood for assistance.

Executive Council The PIMA Executive Council is the primary governing body for the PIMA Division. The Executive Council is responsible for management and planning for the Division within the Division's scope and structure and in accordance with TAPPI objectives and policies.

Award Committee Oversees the management of the award program, including soliciting nominations, preparing for award selections, and leading the PIMA Executive Council in voting.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee The DEI Committee’s mission is to promote policies and practices which encourage the attraction and retention and engagement of a diverse workforce which leads to a more sustainable industry.

Future of the Industry (FOTI) Committee The FOTI Committee brings to light the research and development of new processes, materials and applications allowing an assessment of the current and evolving industry dynamics. The committee also develops content and resources designed to increase awareness and usage of existing IT tools among mill leadership, allowing them to improve operational efficiency and make better data-based decisions.

Membership Committee The Membership Committee develops strategies for recruiting new members into the division for continuous growth and engagement. They Identify excellent people who want to give back to the industry and can enhance PIMA programs and activities and recruits new members of PIMA to active committee roles.

Mill Engagement Committee The Mill Engagement Committee encourages and supports value-added content development for the industry while serving as the key point of contact for mill individuals. They collect input from mills and industry to understand industry needs. Facilitates and leads the mill manager roundtable at TAPPICon.

Program Committee The Program Committee’s mission is to develop in-person and virtual content, and collaborate with Women in Industry, Young Professionals, and Couch Pit University to develop the PIMA Management track at TAPPICon.

Safety Committee The Safety Committee’s mission is to promote and develop safety related content for the industry reducing risk for all employees. The committee goal is to educate and promote proactive risk reduction reducing injuries across the industry. Collaborates with Pulp and Paper Safety Association (PPSA) and other organizations.

Student/Academic Relations Committee The Student/Academic Relations Committee provides updates and insights into the paper engineering programs and student chapter activities. Can form task forces to assist in content development or survey outreach efforts.

Workforce Development The Workforce Development Committee’s goal is to share best practices and tools for skills development for the frontline workforce. The committee also provides career development support for management and leadership professionals. The focus is on the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and affiliated industries, but may also discuss content outside of this area. The committee is intended as a central point of support to other TAPPI Divisions addressing workforce topics specific to their audience.