Lynn Embury-Williams, Executive Director, Wood WORKS! BC is retiring effective August 12th. The Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! program would like to thank Lynn for her dedication and tremendous achievements over the past 8 years. With her regional team Lynn has helped change the face of construction in BC, ensuring the use of more wood products and systems for a variety of building types. Lynn shared her years of industry experience and knowledge with the program and comments that “although I will enjoy a rest, I will continue to support and assist this industry and the many amazing people I have worked with throughout my career.” “We want to thank Lynn for her leadership and guidance of the Wood WORKS! BC program”, comments Rick Jeffery, Interim President & CEO for the Canadian Wood Council, “her dedication to growing sustainable markets in Canada is commendable.  We are extremely grateful to Lynn for her passion and dedication to the program.” Lynn will be missed by all at the Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! program, we sincerely wish her well in her retirement. The process to identify a new Executive Director is underway.

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The Canadian Wood Council is a national federation of associations that represents the Canadian wood products industry. Its goal is to expand market access and increase demand for wood products through excellence in codes, standards, and regulations, and to deliver technical knowledge to professionals about using wood in construction.  

Wood WORKS! is a non-profit program of the Canadian Wood Council that supports a wood culture by connecting individuals, sharing best practices and celebrating innovative successes.