American Forest & Paper Association
Julie Landry has a strong background in government affairs and advocacy. Julie started their career in 2003 working as the Director of Constituent Services for Senator Saxby Chambliss. Julie then moved on to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where they served as the Special Assistant to the Policy Director. In 2007, they joined the National Association of Convenience Stores as the Director of Government Relations. Since 2011, they have been with the American Forest & Paper Association, working their way up from Government Affairs Manager to Director of Government Affairs, and currently serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs.
Julie Landry attended Auburn University from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business.
American Forest & Paper Association
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative—Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.