EDMONTON, AB — After nearly seven years at the helm of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), President and CEO Jason Krips will step down from his role at the end of the calendar year to join the executive team at the University of Alberta.mKrips will remain with AFPA through the end of 2026 and support the organization as the Board Executive undertakes the recruitment process for AFPA’s next President and CEO. During his tenure, Krips led the association through a period of significant change for both AFPA and Alberta’s forest sector — from the COVID-19 pandemic and organizational restructuring to a record-breaking wildfire season and, most recently, significant trade challenges with the United States. Throughout it all, Krips has been a steadfast champion for Alberta’s forest sector and the communities that depend on it.