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 logistics expert, Penner is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (North America), where he served as chairman from 2003 to 2007. He was also appointed to the Canadian Transportation Agency in 1989, holding that position until his retirement in 2003.