Wood Manufacturing Council names Audra Denny president
Audra Denny executive director AWMAC

OTTAWA, Ontario The Wood Manufacturing Council announced the appointment of Audra Denny to the role of president.

Denny, who most recently served as executive director of the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada, will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the WMC, ensuring the execution of the board's strategic direction and policies to achieve desired outcomes. She possesses a background in human services and human resources, with a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through advocacy and a focus on equity. In her role, Denny will evaluate needs, coordinate services, implement strategic plans, and advocate for meaningful change as she works to advance the Council's mission.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the council and get back to my roots of connection and advocacy, building relationships and empowering people to gain agency, skills and employment,” Denny said.

Denny succeeds Lynn MacKinlay, who returned to Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, as the coordinator of Carpentry and Renovation Techniques, and Cabinetmaking Techniques.

The WMC is a non-profit corporation that works to bring together stakeholders in advanced wood processing to help collectively address human resource and skills development issues in the sector. Since 2002, the WMC has collaborated with employers, workers, educators, professional associations and government to help implement human resources solutions that will ensure the success of the advanced wood manufacturing sector.

to further its mandate to plan, develop and implement human resources strategies that support the long-term growth and competitiveness of Canada’s advanced wood products manufacturing industry, and meet the developmental needs of its workforce.

 

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