MADISON, Wis., Dec. 13, 2019 -- The Alliant Energy Board of Directors has appointed Michael D. Garcia as a new director effective January 1, 2020.

December 5, 2019, Mattawa, Ontario – The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pearson as Executive Director, effective January 6, 2020.

December 9, 2019 – Vancouver – Today, the Truck Loggers Association’s Board of Directors announced the resignation of their Executive Director, David Elstone, effective February 15, 2020.

Case Paper WinterBell welcomes Jim Davis as our new Senior Account Manager. He may have only started with Case Paper in August, but don’t be fooled – paper is in his blood (well not literally, that wouldn’t be healthy).

Montreal, Quebec – November 26, 2019 - Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) (“Stella-Jones” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Douglas Muzyka to its Board of Directors.

6 December 2019: Smurfit Kappa Group plc (“SKG” or the “Group”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas announces a number of changes to its Board of Directors.

Former CEO of Stora Enso, Karl-Henrik Sundström, has been awarded the decoration of Commander, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

Stora Enso has appointed Jari Suominen as EVP, Head of Forest division as of 1 January 2020. He will continue as a member of the Group Leadership Team.

The National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) is pleased to announce that Mike Graves of Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies is the recipient of the 2020 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award.

M.Sc. (Tech.), MBA Riikka Joukio is appointed Metsä Group’s SVP, Climate and Circular Economy as of 5 December 2019. She reports to Jari Voutilainen, SVP, Corporate Affairs.

EDMONTON, Dec. 2, 2019 - The Board of Directors of Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. is pleased to announce two appointments within the company's senior leadership group.

Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON—The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its board of directors: Jad Daley, President and CEO, American Forests, Dr. Patricia Layton, Director of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute and Professor of Forestry at Clemson University, and Jeff Bromley, United Steelworkers Wood Council Chair.

Krista Parker, a Steam Plant Operator from St. Andrews, New Brunswick has just received her First-Class Power Engineering license.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö strengthens long term strategy development by extending the Group Executive Management Team. The change enhances the innovation and sustainability focus of strategy development and implementation.

We are pleased to announce and welcome Lisa Taylor as the company’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, she will develop and nurture client-focused partnerships and build awareness of the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Thomas J. Falk to Retire as Executive Chairman of Kimberly-Clark's Board of Directors

In 1995, Marie Cyr became Windsor Mill’s first female engineer when she accepted a job as a project engineer two years after graduating from L’Ecole Polytechnique (now Polytechnique Montréal) with a degree in mechanical engineering.

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2019 -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) announced today that Nancy M. Taylor and Randy J. Nebel have been appointed as independent members of Verso's Board of Directors effective immediately.

Three new members elected to the PEFC International Board at the 24^th PEFC General Assembly in Würzburg, Germany. David Ford elected as the new Vice Chair, and two members re-elected for another term.

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2019 -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) today announced that Michael A. Weinhold has been named President of the company, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Adam St. John, effective immediately.

VANCOUVER, Nov. 12, 2019 - Pinnacle Renewable Energy ("Pinnacle" or the "Company") (TSX: PL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rex McLennan to serve on the Company's Board of Directors, effective November 12, 2019.