TAPPI’s Young Professionals Division recently selected the winners of its second annual YP Top 20 Under 30 Contest. The contest recognizes individuals under the age of 30 who are emerging leaders in the global pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and related industries. Each individual has contributed to the current achievements of the industry and each has a unique perspective on what the future of the industry holds.

 

In addition to being acknowledged throughout 2016 in TAPPI’s various publications and online, the winners will be invited to attend their division-specific TAPPI conference during 2016 to receive their award. 

 

The Young Professionals Division is composed of TAPPI members who are college undergraduates, recent graduates, and young professionals in the industry. The division provides a wide range of products, services, and educational opportunities, as well as a means for experiencing different professional areas, resources for career advancement, and the chance to network with peers and industry professionals. 

 

 

Timothy Basher, Process/Field Service Engineer, Voith Paper

Benjamin Baumann, Junior Technologist Virgin Fiber Processes, Smurfit Kappa

Brock Brandner, Technical Sales Associate, Kemira

Lesley Cook, Process Engineer, Domtar

Matias Gonzalez, Field Service Engineer, EDT Enzymes

Dennis Grimm, Account Manager, Solenis

Jake Hyland, Lead Field Service Engineer, EDT Enzymes

William Jessee, District Representative, Nalco

Vindar Ragbir, Process Improvement Team Leader, Green Bay Paper Products Inc.

Andrew Reep, Account Manager, Solenis

Josh Reich, Sales and Customer Service Manager, Greif

Wei Ren, Research Engineer, FP Innovations

Taylor Resparc, Lead Field Service Engineer, EDT Enzymes

Walter Scott, Process Engineer, Hood Container

Phil Slesinkski, Manufacturing Excellence Leader, International Paper

Matthew Tunnecliffe, Scientist, FP Innovations

Donica White, Quality Control Manager, Georgia-Pacific

Steven White, Assistant Superintendent, Domtar

Dennis Whitman, Process Engineer, WestRock

Zhiying (Emmy) Zu, Research Scientist, Georgia-Pacific

TAPPI congratulates the winners and thanks all of the Young Professionals who submitted nomination forms.