Meetings / 2025 WHA Annual Convention

Growing the Future

When
August 18–20, 2025
Where
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA
2025 WHA Annual Convention artwork, Growing the Future

Program

  1. Dana Cole

    Executive Director, Hardwood Federation

    The Latest from Washington, D.C.

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  2. Mike Snow

    Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council

    Where Do We Go From Here? Tariffs, Trade Wars and a World In Disarray

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  3. Ben Deumling

    Zena Forest Products, Owner

    Update on Forest Policy Changes in Oregon

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  4. Dr Yunxiang Ma

    Associate Professor, College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University

    MTU research on Northern Hardwoods CLT

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  5. John Holte

    Manager, Roseburg Forest Products Company

    Wood Chip & Residuals Markets & Quality - Factors to Maximize Residuals Value

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  6. Dana Spessert

    Chief Inspector, National Hardwood Lumber Association

    Real American Hardwood Coalition Promotion

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  7. William Smith

    Daring Creative, Owner

    Scrappy, Fast, and Creative: What You Can Make with AI Right Now

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