People & Places

Niles, Illinois based JohnsByrne, a provider of premium packaging and specialty print solutions, announced that Corey Gustafson will retire as President & CEO after more than four decades of leadership. Kevin Andrews, a seasoned leader with deep packaging experience, has been appointed as JohnsByrne’s new CEO. Gustafson will continue to support…

TAPPI, the leading association for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industry, announced that Tony Smurfit, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Smurfit Westrock, has been named TAPPI/PIMA Executive of the Year. Among the highest honors bestowed by TAPPI and PIMA, the Executive of the Year Award is presented…

TAPPI announced it will bestow the title of Fellow on seven members and also named this year’s recipient of the Young Professional of the Year award. The Fellow is an honorary title bestowed upon a small percentage of TAPPI’s membership and is given to individuals who have made extraordinary technical or…

Fort Mill, South Carolina based Domtar announced that Bill Edwards, senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry (ASPI) during the organization’s annual conference in Clearwater, Florida. The ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award is presented…

TAPPI, the association for the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and converting industry, has announced that David Schwerbel, PE, has been named winner of the distinguished Paul W. Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section Award. The award recognizes remarkable leadership and service to one or more TAPPI Local Sections. Recipients are individuals whose exceptional…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced changes to its executive leadership team. Tim Nicholls has been named Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail. Tim has more than 30 years of industry experience including a variety of…

Paterson, New Jersey based Accurate Box Company, a manufacturer of litho-laminated corrugated packaging, announced that Samara Ronkowitz has been named Executive Vice President. As the fourth generation of the Hirsh family to take on a leadership role within the company, Samara’s new role marks an important milestone in the company’s long-standing…

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group honored and extended its heartfelt gratitude to Pamila Lin, General Manager of Latitude Machinery Corp (LMC) following her recent retirement in February. A valued partner and respected industry leader, Lin has played a pivotal role in advancing corrugated technology and strengthening the industry worldwide….

Laurence C. Schiffenhaus, a devoted husband, father, and proud US Army veteran passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Laurence (Larry) graduated from Dartmouth College in 1952 and married the love of his life, Elizabeth V. Schiffenhaus (Betty), before serving in…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announces the Emerging Leader C-Suite Leadership Webinar featuring “A Conversation With Terri-Lynn Levesque” set for Thursday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. This is the second in a series of quarterly conversations with leaders, from inside and outside of our industry to give AICC Emerging Leaders…