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Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode, we talk with Kim Nelson, President & CEO of Royal Containers. Rather than pursuing a career in law as she had planned, Nelson returned home when her father, the founder of Royal Containers called. It was supposed to be temporary, but she turned it into her career and found her passion in trying to build and grow what her father had created. Founder Ross Nelson, after a rough start causing the family to lose everything, built Royal into a strong company. Several years after the next generation came into the business a decision had to be made about the company's direction. Kim Nelson looked at the company as a business, and if it were run as a successful business could benefit the family. Her father agreed and knew the company had to grow, but others in the family thought differently. Kim honestly shares the challenges her family faced during this transition. Kim Nelson | President & CEO Since joining Royal Containers in 1992, Kim Nelson has been on a journey dedicated to the company’s long-term success. After the transfer of management from founder Ross Nelson to the next generation in 2009, Kim has been able to lean, not only an extensive understanding of sales, service and production in corrugated packaging but also a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) degree earned from Brock University. Since taking on the role of President & CEO, Kim has led the future of Royal Containers in part by becoming positioned as Chairman of the Board and shareholder at Tencorr Packaging and Greenpac Mill. She also led the acquisition of C & B Display Packaging in 2019. Kim’s service as President of The Independent Packaging Association (AICC) Canada and Chairman of AICC International is formally recognized in a 2018 induction into AICC’s Industry Hall of Fame. She is currently the Overseas Director and Business Advisor with the association. Kim leads by example as an international Triathlon competitor and CrossFit Games athlete. Her teammates call her audacious and authentic, but Kim credits planning and training for her placement on leaderboards and as a 19-time Ironman finisher. Kim chooses to live, work, play and raise her family not far from where she herself grew up, north of Toronto. As a mother of three, her family brings Kim her greatest happiness. Connect with Royal Containers Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin YouTube Royalcontainers.com Resources Holly Green, The Human Factor In the next episode hear from Gary Brewer, Package Crafters & Creative Packaging. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org. When you invest and engage, AICC delivers success. Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box, offering strength...

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Chad Wagner, President of Peachtree Packaging, in Lawrenceville, GA. Wager was recruited by the founder of Peachtree Packaging when we was working after school as a golf caddy. After graduating high school Wagner joined the air force and then studied at UGA, where in his junior year the Peachtree’s founder asked him to come back after he graduated. Working throughout the plant, and excelling in sales Wagner, with several partners, eventually bought Peachtree Packaging. Wagner said, “the company is continuing to learn and evolve and spend capital to add assets for what we want to do and increase our capabilities. We care about investing in our people and attracting the best talent. We are constantly asking how we can push the company forward with better service and solutions to bring value to the marketplace and help as many people as we can.” Throughout his story you hear the value of his work ethic and how his belief in what Peachtree could be gained him friends in the company and helped the company grow. Connect Peachtree's Facebook page @ptreepackaging on Twitter Peachtree on YouTube Peachtree's TIkTok Peachtree's LinkedIn Peachtree's Website In the next episode we sit down with Kim Nelson of Royal Containers. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org. When you invest and engage, AICC delivers success. Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box, offering strength you can depend on.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Dave Callif, Chairmain & CEO, and Rob Callif, President of BCM Inks. The father/son team share how skills from the fashion industry and P&G translate into corrugated, succession planning, and the challenges of being a start-up. Listeners can hear how their practical, rather than emotional, choices led to a smooth transition and maintained harmony when there are children in and out of the company. CEO/Chairman David founded BCM Inks in the United States in 1988, adding to a successful packaging industry career that has spanned nearly 40 years. A graduate of The Ohio State University, David began his professional vocation with The Procter & Gamble Company in 1972. He has contributed to the industry through participation on numerous boards, including serving as the AICC Associates chairman and co-chair of the AICC Sustainability Committee. David has been a speaker on various industry topics at Clemson University, Fox Valley Technical College, ACCCSA, FFTA, FPPA, PIRA and AICC. David recently was recognized by Clemson University, receiving the Bill Treadaway Award for outstanding contributions to graphic arts education. David also was honored by the national news program “Eye on America” for his and BCM Ink’s contribution to sustainable technology for a healthy environment. President As BCM Inks’ second-generation owner, Rob is involved in operating and growing the business with the same integrity and philosophies his father incorporated when founding the Cincinnati-based company. With more than two decades of experience working at BCM Inks, Rob provides sales and technical service to clients as well as oversees daily functions of the enterprise. Prior to joining BCM, Rob was regional sales manager and financial administrator for two start-up Internet companies. Rob is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned a BSBA degree in finance. Rob also is an author, having been published in numerous books and magazines including “Sustainable Graphic Design,” “Corrugated Today” and “Ink World.” In addition, Rob is a popular speaker who has educated audiences at AICC, ACCCSA, FPPA and Fox Valley Technical College. Connect BCM Ink's Website BCM on LinkedIn Rob on LinkedIn Dave on LinkedIn New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org. When you invest and engage, AICC delivers success. Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box, offering strength you can depend on.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Dave Callif, Chairmain & CEO, and Rob Callif, President of BCM Inks. The father/son team share how skills from the fashion industry and P&G translate into corrugated, succession planning, and the challenges of being a start-up. Listeners can hear how their practical, rather than emotional, choices led to a smooth transition and maintained harmony when there are children in and out of the company. CEO/Chairman David founded BCM Inks in the United States in 1988, adding to a successful packaging industry career that has spanned nearly 40 years. A graduate of The Ohio State University, David began his professional vocation with The Procter & Gamble Company in 1972. He has contributed to the industry through participation on numerous boards, including serving as the AICC Associates chairman and co-chair of the AICC Sustainability Committee. David has been a speaker on various industry topics at Clemson University, Fox Valley Technical College, ACCCSA, FFTA, FPPA, PIRA and AICC. David recently was recognized by Clemson University, receiving the Bill Treadaway Award for outstanding contributions to graphic arts education. David also was honored by the national news program “Eye on America” for his and BCM Ink’s contribution to sustainable technology for a healthy environment. President As BCM Inks’ second-generation owner, Rob is involved in operating and growing the business with the same integrity and philosophies his father incorporated when founding the Cincinnati-based company. With more than two decades of experience working at BCM Inks, Rob provides sales and technical service to clients as well as oversees daily functions of the enterprise. Prior to joining BCM, Rob was regional sales manager and financial administrator for two start-up Internet companies. Rob is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned a BSBA degree in finance. Rob also is an author, having been published in numerous books and magazines including “Sustainable Graphic Design,” “Corrugated Today” and “Ink World.” In addition, Rob is a popular speaker who has educated audiences at AICC, ACCCSA, FPPA and Fox Valley Technical College. Connect BCM Ink's Website BCM on LinkedIn Rob on LinkedIn Dave on LinkedIn New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org. When you invest and engage, AICC delivers success. Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box, offering strength you can depend on.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Michael Lafave, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Kruger Packaging L.P. and Charles Malo, President And Chief Operating Officer, Cascades Containerboard Packaging during a special episode of Breaking Down Boxes recorded during the recent AICC Canada/ Canadian Corrugated Case Association (CCCA) Tabletop Conference in Toronto. Listeners can get in the minds of these two titans of the industry as they discuss inflation, living company culture, sustainability, and employee retention during this episode. Both guests share stories about how their families have influenced their leadership styles. They also outline the top three things that keep them up at night.  MICHAEL LAFAVE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER KRUGER PACKAGING L.P . Michael Lafave is the senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Kruger Packaging Group since 2015. As such, he oversees the operations of five production sites in Québec, Ontario and the United States. He also heads the Kruger Recycling Division. A graduate of McGill University, Michael began his career in international sales by working for a forest products export agency for nine years before joining Kruger in 1999. Before his current role at Kruger, Michael held various positions within the company such as Vice President, Sales Administration for the Paper Division; Vice President, Newsprint Sales; Senior Vice President, Supply Management and Senior Vice President, Containerboard & Packaging and Recycling. Michael is chair of the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA) and acted as chair of the Canadian Corrugated and Containerboard Association (CCCA) from May 2015 until May 2017. CHARLES MALO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CASCADES CONTAINERBOARD PACKAGING After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Charles Malo began his career as a controller at Etcan, a division of cascades, in 1990. He joined Cascades Containerboard Packaging when it was created in 1997 and worked his way up the ranks. Over the years, he became Director of Administration, Regional General Manager, Operations, for Central Canada, and Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer in the corrugated cardboard business line. In 2008, he also took over management of the folding carton division, becoming Vice- President and Chief Operating Officer, Packaging. In April 2015, he was named Chief Operating Officer, overseeing not only transformation operations, but also the production of containerboard. He became President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2016. This appointment makes him the third president of Cascades Containerboard Packaging, succeeding Alain Memaire and Marc-André Dépin. Like his predecessors, he embraces Cascades’ values and believes that everyone should work in a safe and secure environment. He continues to pursue the business objectives established in conjunction with the various management teams to ensure the growth of Cascades Containerboard Packaging and Cascades. Mr. Malo is well-known in the industry for his knowledge and leadership. He is an active member of boards of directors for various associations, companies and non-profit organizations. For example, he currently sits on the board of the Fondation Hôpital Pierre-Boucher. The next episode will feature Rob and Dave Callif of BCM Inks. Our next episode will be on a holiday schedule and drop Monday, January 9th. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box. Ox Box is strength you can depend on. This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The...

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Jana Harris. Jana has come a long way from being the child rollerskating around the boxplant founded by her parents. Always with an entrepreneurial spirit, she started a business at the age of 29, only to be forced to fire her partner a year later. Later, her compassion and education lead her to a four-year stint in healthcare. Then four years later, she and her sister, Janice Cox, now CFO of the family companies, were brought into Harris Packaging by their father after he had to replace a once-trusted employee.   While Jana’s path might not have been direct, with the support of family and strong teams, her companies have seen double-digit growth over the last 10 years. Now, Harris Packaging is the largest sheet plant in Texas, and American Carton is a thriving folding carton plant. Jana also shares her passion for education about and for the industry by sharing her experience working closely with UTA and a new project with a STEM high school. Jana Harris is a second-generation owner and CEO of her family’s manufacturing business, Harris Packaging and American Carton. She is the current AICC Chairman and is the 3rd woman to Chair for AICC. She serves on the President’s Advisory Board at her local university, the University of Texas at Arlington and is very active with their Packaging Program as well as with the College of Business. Jana and her husband Zachary Campbell became partners in a wine label out of Sonoma CA called Sanglier Cellars as well as recently becoming silent partners in a scratch Italian restaurant, Tre Mogli, which is in their hometown. In addition to the love she has for boxes and wine and great food, her interests include family, travel, buying new manufacturing equipment and educating college and high school students about the packaging industry. American Carton Website Facebook LinkedIn Harris Packaging Website Facebook LinkedIn New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org. Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box, offering strength you can depend on.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. Gene Marino, President, Akers Packaging Service Group and AICC Past Board Chair, and Joe Morelli, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Huston Patterson Printers & Lewisburg Printing Company and AICC Past Associate Board Chair, speak with Guy Ockerlund and his son Eric of Ox Box on Breaking Down Boxes. At the age of 26 Guy had to decide if he was going to fight to keep the family business going or follow the rest of the family and move on in a different direction. He left his home and wife out west and spent a month at the company to discover a business with a sterling reputation and loyal customers and was determined to carry on the legacy. We also hear from Eric about his own experience of returning home to work at Ox Box, and the path he is taking to learn the business. Resources Watch the eco-board case study video. Ox's Website @oxboxusa on Twitter Ox on YouTube Visit Guy on LinkedIn Visit Eric on LinkedIn In the next episode we hear from AICC Board Chair, Jana Harris of Harris Packaging & American Carton Co. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Jerry Frisch, President, Wasatch Container. After starting his printing career in high school, Jerry had a lot to share during this conversation with the hosts. After finishing college and working his way up in a company, he became the president of a folding carton and rigid box converter in Minneapolis at the young age of 31. After a few years, the company was sold out from under him. Leveraging his relationships, he found a new opportunity in Salt Lake City. Jerry's Website Jerry's Facebook page @wasatchcontainer on Instagram @wasatchCTNR on Twitter In the next episode hear from father/ son team Guy and Eric Ockerlund of Ox Box. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Bill Larsen, Owner & President, Larsen Packaging Products. Hear the challenges and successes Bill experiences as he expands a distribution company started by his father, into a corrugated converting company, at the start of the pandemic. In his entertaining way, Bill shares how he changed the direction of a company, the sales tactics his father shared with him for success, and his only regret.   About Bill Bill Larsen is the owner and president of Larsen Packaging Products, Inc. in St. Charles, IL. Larsen Packaging began as a small family business selling distributed packaging, shipping supplies and janitorial products from his family’s garage. Bill’s involvement with the company began in 1989, initially serving as its primary salesperson. As Bill learned the operations of the company, he eventually assumed ownership of his parent’s business and opened a facility in Carol Stream to provide Larsen’s clients with expanded products, support, and warehousing capacity. Today, Larsen Packaging is a full-service custom corrugated packaging manufacturer with the ability to design, print, manufacture and ship final product to customers on Larsen’s own fleet of trucks. As his colleagues and customers well know, Bill is passionate about the corrugated packaging industry and is constantly looking for ways to push the envelope to provide new packaging capabilities for his customers. Bill's Website Bill on YouTube LinkedIn New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with BJ Slater, Owner & Operations Manager, Plant Marvel. Slater shares his story about transitioning the 100-year-old fertilizer company from his father and uncle to him and his cousin. It was not all clear skies for this bush pilot when dealing with family dynamics, differing expectations, and family dinners. He also explains how his training as a pilot has impacted his leadership and communication styles. B.J. Slater is the co-owner and Operations Manager of Plant Marvel Laboratories, a manufacturer of water soluble fertilizers for professional growers in the horticulture industry.  He is a 3rd generation owner of the 100 year-old family business based in Chicago Heights, IL.  Prior to joining Plant Marvel, B.J. had a fifteen-year career in the aviation industry as a commercial pilot and Director of an airline safety program.  As a pilot and safety expert, B.J. focused on the “human factors” of flying and flight safety, now he applies those skills to leadership and management of organizations. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjslater/ Plant Marvel: www.plantmarvel.com B.J.’s Speaking & Consulting: www.bjslater.com Resources Entrepreneur and Family Business Council: https://www.myefbc.com/ New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Pallini, President, Fosber America. Pallini shares how his company created a culture built around a customer service model taught to him by his father, “Commitment to the Customer to Work Harder Than Anyone in the Industry to Make Our Customer Happy.” With his upfront personality, listeners will learn how his involved approach to hiring the right team members fosters this culture. He also explains how the accident that took his hand changed him and the work he does to help others in the industry take responsibility for their own safety. Originally from Pittsburgh. Jeff got his degree from Clarion University of PA. He then became a service engineer for Perini tissue converting equipment. Then sales and management at Perini before starting Fosber in 1988. In the next episode Jerry Frisch, President, Wasatch Container New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode Hosts Gene Marino, Akers Packaging, and Joe Morelli, Huston Patterson Printers & Lewisburg Printing Company, come to you from the AICC 2022 Spring Meeting. They share their stories about the human side of leadership, the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) & other frameworks, and continuity in leadership. The hosts also discuss combining company cultures and what to do when staring up a mountain of to-dos. Resources EOS Questions What are your core values? What is your core focus? What is your 10-year target? What is your three-year picture? What is your one-year plan? What are your quarterly priorities? What is your marketing strategy? What are your issues? Radial Equity https://www.radialequity.com/ The Traction Group https://www.thetractiongroup.com/ Good to Great series by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-to-Great-6-book-series/dp/B082KFXTV6 In the next episode hear from Jeff Pallini, Fosber North America, about taking chances, putting the customer first, and building a company culture that people want to be a part of. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with John Bird. We go way back with John Bird, Chairman & CEO of JB Machinery, who explains how it all started when he left home at 15 and never gave up. Starting up, growing, and leaving (sometimes voluntarily) several companies brought this indomitable man to new heights in the industry. Chairman & CEO | JB Machinery John started his career in the printing industry in 1960 installing collars for ink rollers. He quickly graduated to development ink chemist while attending the London College of Printing. In a career spanning over 60 years, John’s experience encompasses a wide range of printing disciplines including litho, flexo, screen process ink, stencil coatings and the pioneering of credit card manufacturing. In 1975 John cofounded Colordry Ltd., a UK based company specializing in the manufacture of drying and UV curing systems. After immigrating to the US in January 1982, he cofounded IVT Colordry which supplied coating and drying systems for both litho and flexo applications. In 1987 IVT Colordry received an honorable mention from AICC for supplying the first drying system in the World designed for a sheet fed flexo diecutter. In 1998 John founded JB Machinery specializing in the manufacture of drying, curing, ink management, and plate cleaning/washing systems specifically for the flexo printing industry. In 2012 JB Machinery won AICC ‘Innovator of the Year’ for KleenPlate. In 2016 JB placed third with InKomand, and in 2021 won with AutoWash and placed third with DigiFlex. John served as Associates Chairman of AICC in 2008/2009. He currently lives in Westport, CT and Estero, FL with his wife and family. John shares: Proof of perseverance Importance of belief in self Building a company with family John's Website | John on YouTube | John Bird on Linkedin Coming Up In the next episode we talk with Jim Haglund, Chairman, Central Package & Display, whose thoughtful leadership and generosity of spirit have reverberated around the industry. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes . We have compelling conversations with successful entrepreneurs in the packaging space. Get a sneak peek of the next episode of Breaking Down Boxes where we hear from John Bird. Chairman & CEO | JB Machinery John started his career in the printing industry in 1960 installing collars for ink rollers. He quickly graduated to development ink chemist while attending the London College of Printing. In a career spanning over 60 years, John’s experience encompasses a wide range of printing disciplines including litho, flexo, screen process ink, stencil coatings and the pioneering of credit card manufacturing. In 1975 John cofounded Colordry Ltd., a UK based company specializing in the manufacture of drying and UV curing systems. After immigrating to the US in January 1982, he cofounded IVT Colordry which supplied coating and drying systems for both litho and flexo applications. In 1987 IVT Colordry received an honorable mention from AICC for supplying the first drying system in the World designed for a sheet fed flexo diecutter. In 1998 John founded JB Machinery specializing in the manufacture of drying, curing, ink management, and plate cleaning/washing systems specifically for the flexo printing industry. In 2012 JB Machinery won AICC ‘Innovator of the Year’ for KleenPlate. In 2016 JB placed third with InKomand, and in 2021 won with AutoWash and placed third with DigiFlex. John served as Associates Chairman of AICC in 2008/2009. He currently lives in Westport, CT and Estero, FL with his wife and family. The Unflappable Mr. Bird release date: Monday, April 4 Stay up to date: Breaking Down Boxes website

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. Greg Tucker, Chairman & CEO of Bay Cities, had to make some hard choices to ensure the company survived its founder. Thoughtful decisions, nurturing the right team members, and a little bit of luck helped make the company into the diverse powerhouse it is today. Greg shares: Leadership philosophy Ideas on celebrating employee success How to shift company culture Chairman & CEO | Bay Cities Graduate of the University of Southern California. Greg started as a sample maker at Bay Cities while attending college. Later he became a salesperson and rose to the President’s position in 1995. Greg became CEO shortly thereafter and was named Chairman in 2002. He served as Chairman of AICC, The Independent Packaging Association in 2014/2015. Greg is an Advisory Board member of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo CA. @BayCitiesPak on Twitter | Greg's Facebook page | @baycities on Instagram Greg's Website Resources Holly Green, The Human Factor, https://thehumanfactor.biz/ The Traction Group, https://www.thetractiongroup.com/ Don Schmincke, SAGA Research & Growth Alliance, https://www.sagaleadership.com/ Coming Up In the next episode, we talk with John BIrd, JB Machinery, who is a testament to the try and try again attitude. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Get a sneak peek of the next episode of Breaking Down Boxes where we hear from Greg Tucker. A larger-than-life character in the packaging industry Greg shares his leadership ideas, how he helped change the culture and direction of a "lifestyle" brown-box company, and why he thinks he's the lead blocker of a football team. Chairman & CEO | Bay Cities Graduate of the University of Southern California. Greg started as a sample maker at Bay Cities while attending college. Later he became a salesperson and rose to the President’s position in 1995. Greg became CEO shortly thereafter and was named Chairman in 2002. He served as Chairman of AICC, The Independent Packaging Association in 2014/2015. Greg is an Advisory Board member of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo CA. Driving Mr. Hanan release date: March 7, 2022

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. Banking, boxes, and marrying into a family business- oh my! Hosts Gene Marino, Executive Vice President, Akers Packaging Service Group and AICC Board Chair, and Joe Morelli, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Huston Patterson Printers and AICC Associate Board Chair take you behind the scenes of the creation of Breaking Down Boxes and through their personal journeys in the industry.  In the next episode, available Monday, March 7, will feature Greg Tucker, Chairman & CEO of Bay Cities. New episodes drop the first Monday of every month. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! This podcast was brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Learn more at www.AICCbox.org.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes . We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. Ever wonder what it takes to make it in the box business? Hear from significant players in the independent packaging industry. Entrepreneurs share their trials and triumphs in authentic conversations filled with knowledge and laughter. Remember to rate, review, & subscribe. Stay up to date: Breaking Down Boxes website