Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Board Elects Chairman, Officers
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"I am honored to serve as the first chairman of the Paper and Paper-based Packaging Board," said Domtar’s Williams. "The members of this board are eager to realize the ambitions of our industry, showcasing the benefits of paper and paper-based packaging to people across the country."
The 12 person board received an orientation from Kimberly Spriggs, marketing specialist from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as they formulated and approved the policies and procedures under which the program would operate. The board established committees to focus on areas of responsibilities including finance, communications/marketing, nominations, and industry outreach.
The complete roster of board members are Michael P. Doss (Graphic Packaging International), Bernd Eikens (UPM Paper ENA), Christian Fischer (Georgia-Pacific), Rodger D. Fuller (Sonoco Products Co.), Brian E. Janki (Glatfelter), Mark W. Kowlzan (Packaging Corporation of America), Jennifer L. Miller (Sappi Fine Paper North America), Julie Schertell (Neenah Paper), Steven Voorhees (RockTenn), Michael A. Weinhold (Verso Paper Corp.), John D. Williams (Domtar), and Ann B. Wrobleski (International Paper).
The next steps will focus on filling the position of an executive director to operate the day-to-day functions of the Paper and Paper-based Packaging program, and putting out the communications request for proposal asking firms to submit their concept plans for promoting paper and paper-based packaging through various means.
The board is scheduled to meet next on April 23 in Washington, D.C. More information on the Paper and Paper-based Packaging program is available online.
