Updates From The APA Newsroom
APA Names New Director of Quality Services Division
Daniel Hovanec
APA – The Engineered Wood Association is pleased to announce the hire of Daniel Hovanec as the new director of certification and quality services.
Hovanec holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in wood science and technology from West Virginia University. Most recently, he served as the certification director at PFS TECO, overseeing certification projects within the building products division.
Hovanec played a key role in developing and managing product-standard and building-code-compliance inspection programs, overseeing laboratory testing projects and manufacturer qualifications, and communicating with end users on the proper use of certified products. During his tenure with TECO, he also served as panel products manager and technical services specialist.
In his role at APA, Hovanec will direct APA certification programs and will support APA’s industry-leading third-party inspection and quality program. His new position at APA started on January 7.
“We are excited to welcome Dan to APA,” said APA President Mark Tibbetts. “His expertise in certification, inspection, and testing will be invaluable in maintaining APA’s position as a trusted leader in the industry.”
APA Names New Vice President of Economic Analysis and Market Research
Jennifer Coskren
APA – The Engineered Wood Association announces the hire of Jennifer Coskren as vice president of economic analysis and market research.
Coskren holds a Master of Science in business economics from Bentley University and a Bachelor of Arts in economics, magna cum laude, from Regis College. She brings more than 20 years of experience in economic analysis and housing and wood products markets. Most recently, Coskren served as director of North American wood and timber at Fastmarkets.
During her tenure at Fastmarkets, Coskren led a team of economists delivering data-driven forecasts, market insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and global clients. Specializing in housing and econometric forecasting, she brings deep expertise in timber, wood products and housing markets across the United States and Canada.
Recognized in the industry as a respected thought leader, Coskren regularly publishes industry outlooks and advises stakeholders on macroeconomic, policy and market trends. Earlier in her career, she spent several years at Dodge Data & Analytics, where she developed construction models and co-created the Dodge Momentum Index, a widely used leading indicator of construction spending.
“We are honored to have Jennifer join APA,” said APA President Mark Tibbetts. “Her depth of experience and analytical expertise will support APA’s ongoing service to our membership and our ability to provide trusted market insights to the industry.”
Succeeding Joe Elling, who retired from APA in December, Coskren began her new position at APA on January 12. In her role, she will lead the association’s research and analysis efforts, overseeing development of economic outlooks, industry reporting and market expertise for APA-member products.
These APA reports are relied upon within the industry for valuable data and insight on structural panel and engineered wood product demand and production, including new and existing home sales, home inventories, mortgage rates, housing starts and forecasts, nonresidential construction, consumer data and more.
