In the old-guard industry of wood, paper and mill companies, Donna Harman is an insider. She’s groomed her career over 18 years working for industry flagships—in management for Champion International, bought by International Paper in 2000, and as a lobbyist for Dow Chemical. In 2001, she joined the American Forest & Paper Association as vice president of congressional affairs. And since then she’s quietly worked her way up the ranks—from chief lobbyist to general counsel in seven years, with a reputation as a hard worker with a collaborative leadership style. But in May 2007, deep fissures inside the trade group and among board members became evident. Members left. A… Read More