Brian Hawkinson

American Forest & Paper Association


Brian Hawkinson is executive director, Recovered Fiber, at the American Forest & Paper Association, where he manages issues and programs to promote increased paper recovery for recycling. Before joining AF&PA, he held leadership positions with: Hawkinson Group, LLC; DDC Advocacy; Public Affairs Council; and, United Way of America. Brian is a former adjunct faculty member at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and a past member of the board of the National Recycling Coalition. Brian holds a BBA from James Madison University and an MBA from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.