Experience

Forest Resources Association

• United States
• Paper & Forest Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Deborah Hawkinson joined the Forest Resources Association (FRA) as President in July 2012. In this role, she oversees National Office administration, member relations, financial accountability, and FRA’s regional operations. As a result of Hawkinson’s leadership, FRA’s business and public policy goals are more closely aligned to increasing members’ political involvement and advocacy results in advancing federal public policy. In addition, the national organization remains a leader in addressing forest operation challenges and identifying best practices to enhance efficiencies within the supply chain. Show less



Hardwood Federation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2007 - May 2012

  Executive Director, Hardwood Federation • oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Hardwood Federation and the Hardwood Federation Political Action Committee (HFPAC), • monitor federal legislation and regulatory issues that impact the hardwood industry, recommend policy positions on issues of interest, and implement strategies to accomplish the hardwood industry’s legislative objectives, • work with the government affairs consultant to educate the U. S. Congress and government agencies on hardwood issues and direct the lobbying activities of Hardwood Federation volunteers, • communicate government relations activities to the Hardwood Federation membership and partners , • fund-raise for both the Hardwood Federation and HFPAC and, • Travel throughout North America representing the Hardwood Federation at meetings, conventions and trade shows. Show less



American Forest & Paper Association

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Issues Management & PAC

  • Sep 2001 - May 2007

  Prior to this position, time period at AF&PA also included serving as Chief of Staff to Henson Moore, President and CEO, AF&PA. Prior to this position, time period at AF&PA also included serving as Chief of Staff to Henson Moore, President and CEO, AF&PA.