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The National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) announced that Jonathan Paine is stepping down as chief executive officer after 15 years of service to join the National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED). Jessica Bridges will succeed him following a transition through November to ensure continuity for members, staff and industry partners.
“It has been a privilege to serve NLBMDA and its members,” says Paine. “I am grateful to our volunteer leaders, staff and industry partners and wish Jessica and the association continued success.”
Bridges brings more than 20 years of trade and professional association leadership experience in strategic planning, governance, federal advocacy, membership development and financial management. She has served as executive director and CEO of the Western Dredging Association and interim chief operating officer and executive director of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Education Foundation, supporting construction-trades education and apprenticeships. She is a certified association executive (CAE) and a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management.
“I am honored to join NLBMDA and look forward to working with members, the board, staff and industry partners,” says Bridges. “Together, we will advance member priorities and strengthen the association’s value to the industry.”
NLBMDA will share additional details about the strategic plan and leadership transition in the coming weeks.
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Jonathan for his service and commitment to NLBMDA and our members,” says Carin Brock, chair of the NLBMDA board of directors. “We look forward to welcoming Jessica as we finalize a strategic plan focused on the priorities of the lumber and building materials industry and NLBMDA’s long-term direction.”
