MFPA Names New CEO

Brookshire’s forestry background adds value to one of the most prominent statewide associations

June 1, 2005, Jefferson City, MO: One of Missouri’s most recognized and well-respected statewide associations has a new CEO effective today.

Brian Brookshire, 40, was named the new CEO & Executive Director of the Missouri Forest Products Association at an April 21 Board of Directors meeting held in Rolla. Brookshire has worked with Missouri’s forest industry for the past five years as part of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Brookshire began his career with MDC in 1990 and has held several positions: Assistant Resource Forester, Forest Products Marketing Specialist, Wood Products Specialist, Silviculturist and most recently as Forestry Staff Supervisor.

“I have always admired the work ethic and skill demonstrated by those in Missouri’s wood products industry,” Brookshire said. “The continuing increase and reach of MFPA’s services has already made an impact to individuals and companies alike across the state.”

Recent expansion of MFPA’s services has given the organization a much larger regional and national presence. The Association is one of only 13 agencies in the U.S. that offers heat treating services for lumber being shipped overseas. The service is currently available to nine states. Other significant MFPA services include the Professional Timber Harvester program, the state’s first On-line Timber Sale program, Missouri’s annual Best Live Christmas Tree contest and the introduction of the Provider Pals program, which will be honored by First Lady Laura Bush at a June 8 dinner in Washington, D.C. MFPA will also host the National Game of Logging Finals at their Midwest Forest Industry Show in St. Louis on Sept. 23 & 24.

MFPA’s substantial impact across the state is perfect for native Missourian Brookshire, who grew up in Rolla and received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Forestry from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is also married to wife Laura and has four children.

“My family is the true treasure of my life,” Brookshire said.

For more information about the Missouri Forest Products Association or to schedule an interview with Brookshire, contact MFPA at (573) 634-3252.

Learn more about MFPA at www.moforest.org.