The Path to Leadership: Shaping the Future of the Industry and the WPA
Dear WPA members and friends,
Glenn
Glenn Meeks
Executive Vice President
Western Pallet Association
March 2025
“Leader” isn’t simply a title - it’s a journey that involves engagement, growth, and skills development. At the Western Pallet Association (WPA), we recognize that the strength of our organization lies in the continuous cultivation of leaders who’ll guide our industry into the future.
The WPA Path to Leadership Initiative is a deliberate and structured approach to developing the next generation of industry leaders, ensuring that the WPA remains at the front of education, professional development, and business opportunity.
This initiative provides a clear and progressive leadership pathway, beginning with committee membership and advancing through structured roles, culminating in executive leadership.
Members who engage with WPA committees take the first step toward a more significant role in shaping our industry. Through positions like the newly established Recording Secretary and the traditional Committee Chair, members gain hands-on experience in leadership, governance, strategic planning, and project management.
For those who choose to do so, they can pursue board membership and ultimately transition into the role of an executive officer. This ensures a knowledgeable and experienced pipeline of individuals who will continue to bring value to the members of the WPA and take their place as the future leaders in the industry.
What sets the WPA apart is our commitment to leadership development as a fundamental value of our association. While other trade organizations (by virtue of their size) may offer resources that we cannot, the WPA champions a more personal experience where members can evolve into industry leaders that will influence the policy, business practices, and the future of the industry for years to come.
Our Path to Leadership Initiative isn’t just a framework, it’s our commitment that the Western Pallet Association remains a premier resource for our members. Now is the time to take the first step on your leadership journey. Join the WPA, and join a committee today, to become part of a dynamic association shaping the future of our industry!