Monadnock Paper Mills Inc., Bennington, N.H., USA, a family-owned manufacturer that delivers high-performance specialty papers for the technical, packaging, and printing markets, announced that Lee Corson has joined the company as director of supply chain logistics. In this role he is responsible for the efficient and effective logistics strategy of the mill, guided by its third-party certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Corson joins Monadnock from Schweitzer-Mauduit International where he led its U.S. purchasing operations. Previously he held positions with Wausau Mosinee Paper Corp. and James River Paper in a broad spectrum of roles including procurement, production planning, information technology, customer service, and accounting.

Corson holds an MBA degree in international business from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a BS degree in computer science from Franklin Pierce College, Concord, N.H., and a BS degree in business administration with a minor in accounting from the University of Maine, Orono, Me.

"Lee is an excellent addition to our team," said Richard Verney, chairman and CEO of Monadnock. "His extensive knowledge of procurement practices and business systems within the paper industry will prove invaluable to our success as we approach our 200th year of operation."