Brian Menzies has over twenty-five years of experience working in senior levels of the BC government, and as a public affairs consultant for various forestry companies, industry associations, and government agencies. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Analysis and Management, specializing in public policy stakeholder engagement, and he has practice in communications, digital marketing, and public engagement campaigns. Brian is also an experienced mediator, negotiator, and a public participation facilitator.

The Independent Wood Processors Association represents British Columbia’s higher value wood manufacturers that maximize the use of every stick of wood they purchase on the open market. The IWPA represent wood product manufacturers who do not have the long-term renewal timber tenures or ownership of private forested lands. These companies make a diverse range of higher value wood products including the beautiful wood you see around your homes: fencing, decking, wood siding, railings, flooring, window frames and so on. Higher value wood processors are also known as specialty wood industries, value-added wood producers, secondary manufacturers, and remanufacturers