As an employee-owned company, Shorr Packaging Corp., Aurora, Ill., USA, a manufacturer of strategic packaging products, equipment, and solutions, this week announced the promotion of Kevin Vrba to CFO.

Vrba began working at Shorr as the controller in March 2014.  Prior to that, he held senior finance roles at Coopers Hawk, TopGolf, and Bar Louie, after spending 12 years in public accounting at Crowe Horwath. He has led many efficient and effective financial teams and plans to leverage these past experiences in his new role assisting Shorr Packaging expand to a national footprint.

 

"I'm excited and feel extremely privileged to have the opportunity to work with such a rapidly growing company, dedicated to its loyal employee-owner base," said Vrba. "It's exhilarating to come to work each day. I look forward to playing a key role in leading the company toward the next objectives in our strategic plan."

The promotion of Vrba to the executive leadership team builds additional strength and accountability for Shorr Packaging. In addition to the day-to-day operations of leading the accounting and finance division, Vrba will further develop the company's financial strategies by targeting and assessing the company's risk, treasury, and operations management. By improving the financial reporting and structure, he will provide the executive and operations leadership a better measurement of the company's performance and value.

   

Vrba received his bachelor's degree in accountancy and a minor in mathematics from Northern Illinois University. He is a CPA and CGMA and a member of the AICPA. 

 

Shorr Packaging Corp. is an independent distributor of packaging materials and equipment. Its wide selection of packaging and shipping supplies includes corrugated products, carton closure, pallet unitization products, protective packaging, and flexible packaging, plus extensive capabilities in customized corrugated design.