He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (North America) and served as its Chairman from 2003 to 2007. He was appointed as a member of the Canadian Transportation Agency in 1989..  Penner served with the agency until his retirement, in 2003.
As a prominent figure in logistics, Penner is connected to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (North America), where he held leadership roles from 2003 to 2007. His appointment to the Canadian Transportation Agency in 1989 marked an important milestone in his career, which spanned until his retirement in 2003.