Board & Governance
Meet the influential leaders of the Paper and Packaging Board. The geographically disparate members represent both the paper and packaging sectors.
2023 Board Nominations
The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is seeking nominations for its 2023 Board of Directors. Our three open board seats are in the following regions: two from the South and one from the rest of the U.S. The South seat board terms are for three years. The Rest of the U.S. seat has a one-year term. All terms begin on January 1, 2023.
The nominations process runs from April 20, 2022 to May 20, 2022. For more information or to receive a nomination form, contact Sarah Meiburg at (703) 935-8862 or email smeiburg@paperandpackaging.org with questions. You may also contact Steven Kauffman, USDA Marketing Specialist, at (863) 307-3286 or email steven.kauffman@usda.gov for additional information. Read more here.
Board of Directors
These leaders offer their valuable experience and a strong vision for the future of the marketing program.
Officers
Board Members by Region

Vacant
Committees
Many of our board members chair committees who meet to guide different aspects of the marketing program.
Finance Chair
Marketing Chair
Nominations Chair
Working Groups
Working groups, which report to committees, are formed as needed to fulfill initiatives developed by the program.
Packaging Channel Chair
Paper Channel Chair
GOVERNANCE
2022 Operating Budget
Assessment Forms
On April 1, 2022 manufacturers and importers who produce or import 100,000 short tons or more annually received their Q1 2022 assessment packet via email. First quarter assessments cover January, February and March 2022 production and imports of the following grades: printing, writing and related paper; kraft packaging paper; containerboard; and paperboard. Assessments are due on or before April 30, 2022.
Production - Import Qrtly Report (PAP-PIQ) 2022
Assessment FAQ
Application for Exemption (PAP-AAE)
Application for Refund (PAP-AFR)
Late Fees Amendment § 1222.520
Campaign Order and Oversight
Congress delegated to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) the responsibility for implementation and oversight of commodity promotion, research and consumer information programs established under freestanding legislation, commonly known as “checkoff” programs.