Ellery Jones joins us to talk all about the importance of associations, and the role they play in our industry.

Ellery is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association.

In her role, Jones serves as the staff liaison to the MLMA Board of Directors. She manages the association’s programs, events, services, finances, and assets. Jones assists in the association’s government affairs efforts and supports the state and others with economic development opportunities related to lumber manufacturing.

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA) was originally organized in 1954.

MLMA mill members include responsible manufacturers of quality southern lumber, both pine and hardwood, representing all lumber production sections of Mississippi. Associate membership includes business-related companies and suppliers, lumber wholesalers and lumber producers in others states.

MLMA members contribute to the economy of their local communities, the state and nation by providing jobs and products. They play a leading role as good citizens through scholarship and award programs and in the conservation of renewable natural resources.

MLMA has grown to serve more than 25 sawmills and over 200 associate members.

Join the MLMA: https://www.mlmalumber.com/membership-information

Contact Ellery: [email protected]

Events: https://www.mlmalumber.com/events/mlma-events