The FSC-US Board of Directors announced the resignation of Roger C. Dower, who has been President of the organization since November 2002. Following his resignation, Mr. Dower was appointed to the Board of Directors of FSC-US effective March 1, 2006.
On March 1, 2007, Mr. Dower will assume the position of President of the Johnson Foundation, located in Racine, Wisconsin.
During Mr. Dower's term, FSC has become the world's strongest system for linking the marketplace for forest products with superior environmental performance on the ground. Under his direction, FSC-US has experienced tremendous growth in the number of acres certified under the FSC system in the U.S., as well as the number of manufacturers, distributors and retailers who make and sell FSC-labeled products for sale in the forest products marketplace. In particular, there has been a significant increase in the use of FSC-certified products in the "green building" construction sector, as well in the paper manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Barbara Bramble, Chairperson of the Board of FSC-US, said "that the Board recognizes that losing Mr. Dower at FSC-US is an incredible gain for the Johnson Foundation, but we are pleased that he is leaving behind a strong, viable, and vibrant organization with a diverse and engaged set of members and stakeholders to continue on FSC-US's work in the forest products market."
The FSC-US Board of Directors has established a formal search process for a new President (see job announcement below). In the interim, Ned Daly has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer.FSC-US
