Insight & Growth Conference

Financial Executives

Tuesday, August 25, 2020: 1 – 4 pm EDT

Topics to include:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Strategies for Credit Management
• Digital Financial Strategy

Operations

Wednesday, August 26, 2020: 1 – 4 pm EDT

Topics to include:

• Glue, Gluing, Windowing, Finishing Automation
• Associate Member presentations on innovations we would have seen at DRUPA (on Glue, Gluing, Windowing, Finishing Automation)
• Roundtable: Best Practices in Finishing

Human Resources

Thursday, August 27, 2020: 1 – 4 pm EDT

Topics to include:

• Leadership, Development, and Coaching
• Conflict Management
• Hiring and Onboarding in COVID-19
• Roundtable: What are companies doing to help employees whose children are not returning to in-person school?

PPC Member Pricing:

Principal Members: $299 per company

Includes: Unlimited attendees for live streaming attendance and access to recordings until October 1.

Associate Members: $299 per company

Includes: Maximum 3 attendees for live streaming attendance and access to recordings until October 1.

Non Members: $599 per company

Includes: Unlimited attendees to live stream only. No access to recordings.

Finance Track | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | 1 – 4 pm ET

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1:00 pm ET

Topic: Best Practices in Credit Management presented by Pam Brayton, F.M. Howell & Co.

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2:00 pm ET

Topic: Improving office efficiencies with workflow automation presented by Proven IT, Mark Ellickson & Terry McQuade

Presentation Abstract: This presentation is focused on how A.I. and business process automation can be adapted to fit any process need within your organization. Learn how BPA can automate and eliminate redundancy for your organization’s Finance, HR, and Legal departments, along with many other departmental processes.

Terry McQuade is the Solution Sales Consultant for Proven IT who specializes in business process automation and electronic content management. Terry has over 10 years of experience in business management prior to coming to Proven, and has specialized in content management solutions with Proven for the last few years. With his history and experience, Terry has a natural understanding for processes that can easily be adapted to any organization’s needs, from project discovery through implementation and training

Mark Ellickson is the Director of Solution Sales for Proven IT and focuses primarily on developing workflow solutions that meet the Business Process needs of customers.  He hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, along with many industry certifications such as, CompTIA’s CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect), Laserfiche Sales Consultant, DocuWare Sales Advisor, and many others.  More importantly, Mark has over ten years’ experience successfully developing content management solutions from discovery through training for 100’s companies across many industries. This valuable experience gives Mark the ability to understand the unique business processes from any industry, and be able to design the best practice to implement a successful business process solutions for the particular company.  Mark joined Proven IT in 2010 and has since played a major role in the expansion of Proven’s solution-related offerings.

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3:00 pm ET

Topic: Cyber Security presented by Checkpoint Software Securities, Tony Sabaj

Presentation Abstract: Overview of the state of Cyber Security, attack vectors, recent attacks/vulnerabilities and how cloud technologies poses both opportunity and security challenges.

Tony Sabaj is currently the Director of Channel Security Engineering for North America at Check Point, with over 25 years of experience in the Cyber/Information/Network security.  Tony has been at Check Point since 2002 in a variety of sales and technical roles including starting and building the Channel Team in North America.  Prior to joining Check Point Tony was a Senior Product Manager at Telenisus, a startup MSSP/VAR in Chicago. In 2001 the MSSP business of Telenisus was sold to Verisign to start their MSSP business and the VAR business was sold to Forsythe to start their Security Practice, Tony joined Forsythe shortly after that acquisition as a Security Consultant and Certified Check Point trainer.  Tony started his career with Arthur Andersen/Andersen Consulting, building their worldwide IP network, designing the security controls for the firm and helping build their external Security Consulting Practice.

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3:30 pm ET

Topic: Benchmarking & Discussion led by PPC Staff, Bill Bloom

Bill Bloom is currently the Director of Industry Benchmarking for PPC.  With over 27 years working for Integrated Packaging Companies, in both Folding and Mill capacities Bill has a strong financial base with an operational focus. Bill has overseen Business Excellence and Intelligence for over 10 years both domestically and abroad, with 4 years of overseas experience in Europe around Operational Diagnostics and Excellence. Prior to this role, Bill served as a GM of a Folding Plant for 3 years with $50MM turnover and 200 associates as well as Director of Folding Technical, Procurement and Operational Planning. Additionally, Bill served 2 years as the VP of Sales & Operational Planning where he directed, oversaw, facilitated purchase of Direct Materials and Capital Equipment. The accumulation of his experience has granted him a well-rounded outlook on the industry from both a financial and operational standpoint.

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4:00 pm ET | Program End

Operations Track | Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | 1-4 pm ET

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1:00 – 3:15 pm ET

Topics: Innovations in Windowing, Glue & Adhesives, Gluing & Finishing presented by:

Gold Sponsor: Bobst North America, Doug Herr

Meeting Sponsors:

• Baumer HHS, Rick Pallante
• Tamarack Products, Gayle Harrop
• W.H. Leary, Chris Leary

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3:15 pm ET

Topic: Best Practices Panel & Discussion led by Techinical & Production Chair, Bob Neff, Neff Packaging

Featuring:

• Bill Kendall, WestRock
• Shawn Zeck, Graphic Packaging International

Gold Sponsor:

• • Bobst North America, Doug Herr

Meeting Sponsors:

• • • Baumer HHS, Rick Pallante
    • Tamarack Products, Gayle Harrop
    • W.H. Leary, Chris Leary

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4:00 pm ET | Program End 

Human Resources Track | Thursday August 27, 2020 | 1-4 pm ET

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1:00 pm ET

Topic: High-Potential (HIPO) Development & Experiential Learning by Jana Hall, HR / Talent Management Leader, Southern Champion Tray

Presentation Abstract: High-performing, high-potential leaders of tomorrow are in short supply and becoming increasingly difficult to retain. Many organizations will come up short if they aren’t strategically cultivating this promising source of internal talent.

A talent development strategy that includes custom development paths full of experiential learning and a blended development approach builds bench strength and the future leadership of the company. With this level of intentionality, companies are not only able to retain their hi-potentials by recognizing, challenging and motivating their top talent, but can do so with a limited budget and resources.

Jana Hall has been privileged to be a part of the Southern Champion Tray family for over 4 years as the HR leader for SCT’s Texas operation while also spearheading key HR initiatives company-wide. After receiving her BBA in Business / HR Management from University of Texas at Arlington, Jana began her HR career in talent acquisition and then progressed into corporate training.  A majority of her HR journey has been focused on leadership and succession development with a focus on creating and managing hi-potential development programs for companies such as General Motors and Bank of America. Jana finds great purpose and passion for developing and coaching people to reach their potential in the workplace and beyond.

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2:00 pm ET

Topic: Dealing Effectively with Conflict in the Workplace

Presentation Abstract: Join us for an interactive program featuring Teri Kinsella from Predictive Index Midlantic, discussing conflict in the workplace.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how your natural behaviors inform how you deal with conflict
• Gain insights on how to reframe your thinking about conflict to make it less daunting and more productive
• Participate in an interactive exercise to help you organize your thoughts to prepare for difficult conversations

Teri Kinsella, with a career spanning 25+ years, brings broad experience to her clients, ranging from leadership of Fortune 500 global initiatives to entrepreneurship. Teri began working with The Predictive Index in 2003 as an independent marketing consultant, where she led a successful worldwide re-branding initiative. During this time Teri became so impressed with the effectiveness of the PI program that she decided to join PI Midlantic full time in 2009. Teri’s select list of current clients includes: Oracle, Corcentric, Daycon, Dymax, Envision Experience, HR Certification Institute, InfoVista and SB One Bank. Prior to joining the company, Teri owned Kinsella Marketing, a company that delivered comprehensive brand development, marketing strategy and marketing services to a wide variety of clients. In addition to The Predictive Index, some of those clients included: Pizzeria Uno, Wild Harvest, Tommy Hilfiger Footwear, and Saucony. Teri spent her early career in the footwear industry, most notably at Reebok International where the culmination of her seven-year tenure was as Global Director of Advertising for the Men’s Division. In this role, she was responsible for a $50MM advertising budget for the Reebok brand and eight athletic footwear categories.

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3:00 pm ET

Topic: COVID-19 Roundtable led by HR Committee Chair, T.W. Francescon, Southern Champion Tray

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4:00 pm ET | Program End