Richard Thomas
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Experience:
Premix, Inc.
Developer, formulator, and manufacturer of thermo-set compounds and manufacturer of thermo-set molded parts, 1974-1977; CardPak 1977 to present
Education:
Denison University: Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry and English, 1973
Baldwin Wallace College: Masters in Business Administration, 1983
Quote:
"CardPak’s 50 year history is a wonderful story about collaboration, problem solving, and creativity. Through the years we’ve searched for the latest materials and technology to meet our clients’ constantly evolving global packaging needs."
Gregory A. Tisone
President
Experience:
Caraustar Industries
Integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products
Avery Dennison Corporation
Developer of identification and decorative solutions for businesses and consumers
Education:
Youngstown State University: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
Case Western University: Masters in Business Administration in Finance
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Quote:
"CardPak is different from other manufacturers. We believe it’s our job to think beyond our clients’ current needs as well as anticipate what they’ll demand tomorrow. That means we have to stay on top of trends and constantly test and innovate. This approach has worked well as evidenced by our long relationships with many of our clients."
Tom Weber
Vice President, General Manager
Experience:
Caraustar Industries
Integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products
Core Systems
Designers and manufacturers of highly engineered, injection molded plastic products.
Education:
University of Akron: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Lean/Sigma certified by Toyota Systems
Quote:
"Our ongoing dialogue with our customers and advanced foresight in consumer buying trends has led to continued packaging innovation. It’s exciting to be part of an organization that looks for ways to help their customers win in the marketplace."
Jerey Lamm
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Experience:
Core Systems
Designers and manufacturers of highly engineered, injection molded plastics products.
Thermatool Mill Systems
Delivers cutting edge solutions and custom engineered equipment dedicated to the tube & pipe mill industry.
Rockwell international - Automotive Division
Manufacturers of on highway truck brakes, brake components and trailer axles.
Education:
University of Akron: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Youngstown State University: Masters in Business Administration in Finance and Accounting
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Quote:
"Since joining CardPak in 2007, I’ve watched the company’s packaging solutions consistently provide superior value to our customers and their brands. Our commitment to offer innovative and environmentally friendly products has attracted global brand owners looking for cutting-edge packaging. "
John Souza
Vice President, Strategic Development
Experience:
GeneLink - Chief Operating Officer
A publicly traded genomics-based biotechnology company engaged in genetic profile development and genetically guided health, beauty and wellness solutions.
Quebecor World Inc. (Packaging Division) - President/Packaging Division
A division of publicly traded Quebecor Printing Inc. Providing custom engineered packaging designs and solutions that utilize carded packaging and folding cartons.
Packaging Graphics Inc. - Executive Vice President/Co-Owner
A packaging industry leader in providing printed blister cards, folding cartons, insert cards, stretch pack cards, skin pack sheets as well as thermoformed blisters, clamshells and insert trays.
Universal Press - Sales
A quality and service focused full service commercial printing company, providing extensive and solutions from single color up through full color offset printing.
Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology: Printing Systems Management/Bachelor of Science program
Certified Fitness and Nutritional Consultant
Quote:
"CardPak is a pioneer in developing sustainable carded packaging. Our paperboard designs offer many options that are made from renewable and certified sustainable resources. We are dedicated to being the one-stop-shop for global consumer packaged goods companies"
Seth Duckworth
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Experience:
Tegrant/Alloyd Brands
An integrated high visibility packaging solutions company specializing in design services, thin-gauge thermoforming, printed products, tooling and machinery
Techform Inc.
A high visibility packaging solutions company specializing in design services, thin-gauge thermoforming and contract packaging.
Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics Management
Quote:
"As packaging is the first point of interaction with a shopper, we understand the importance of manufacturing packaging solutions that can become a competitive advantage for our customers. Consumers have more choices than ever so we strive to differentiate our customers’ brands through innovative packaging."