Collierville, Tennessee, June 1, 2024 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce our newest board member—Ellery Jones, Executive Director of Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA)
The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce Ellery Jones, Executive Director of Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA).
Founded in 1954, MLMA is a professional trade association devoted to supporting the lumber manufacturers in Mississippi and industry professionals across the United States and Canada.
In her role, Ellery serves as the staff liaison to the MLMA Board of Directors. She oversees the management of the association’s programs, events, services, finances, and assets. Additionally, Ellery plays a key role in supporting the association’s government affairs endeavors and facilitates economic development initiatives within the lumber manufacturing sector.
As the Executive Director, she is dedicated to fostering and expanding relationships with both members and external partners.
Before joining MLMA in 2021, Ellery spent her career as a professional fundraiser in several non-profit organizations. Her experience with event planning, business management and relationship building have provided a great foundation for her successful leadership at MLMA.
Ellery is a valuable addition to the NAFF Board and we’re excited to work with her to impact the next generation through education.
Interested parties can learn more by contacting Allison DeFord at adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org, or by visiting NAFF’s website.
About North American Forest Foundation
The North American Forest Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit on a mission to nurture the next generation through education, changing hearts and minds about sustainable forestry and wood products, for good. Because helping kids become #exTREEmelysmart cultivates a healthier future for them, the industry, and the planet.