Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Litigation Updates from NAW

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  Eric Hoplin President and CEO, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
  

  Eric Hoplin

  President and CEO, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)

  Eric Hoplin is President and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), which represents the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry, that powers one-third of the American economy by delivering the essential products businesses need to serve customers across nearly every sector of commerce.

  Since joining NAW in 2020, Hoplin has led a transformative period of growth, more than doubling the size of the organization. Under his leadership, NAW launched new capabilities in analytics and AI, and it acquired Modern Distribution Management (MDM), which significantly broadened NAW’s reach and impact across the industry. In the advocacy arena, NAW launched the Legal Policy Center and has expanded into handling state-based issues in addition to federal. A strong believer in the vital role wholesale distribution plays in the American economy and way of life, he is committed to positioning distributors for long-term success through advocacy, thought leadership, and innovation.

  A Minnesota native, Hoplin holds a Master of International Affairs degree from Columbia University, an M.B.A. from Augsburg College, a B.A. in political science and communications from St. Olaf College.

  Dan Schuberth has a diverse range of work experience. Dan is currently the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Business Development Officer at the same organization.

  Before joining the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Dan worked at McMaster-Carr for several years. Dan started as a Credit Strategy Group Supervisor and held various roles including Phone Contact Center Manager, Regional Sales Operations Manager, and Regional Warehouse Operations Manager. Dan also served as the Director of Human Resources, where they developed and executed a comprehensive COVID-19 safety and testing program for a distribution center.

  Dan Schuberth received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and American History from Bowdoin College in 2006. In 2003, they also obtained an Honors Followship in Political Science from the University of Oxford. Dan then completed a Master’s Degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014.