Beyond the Box: Creative Leadership in the Packaging Industry
Attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent can be challenging for many industries, including ours. If you’re seeking strategies that go beyond traditional boundaries to cultivate a culture of innovation and creativity, “Beyond the Box” is the answer. This visionary presentation tackles this issue head-on, offering leadership approaches that can spark change and drive your business forward. Embark on an immersive journey designed to arm you with cutting-edge tools and insights needed to attract and retain top talent in the industry. Explore how to not only foster a workplace culture that excels but also prioritize innovation and satisfaction. Armed with actionable strategies, you’ll walk away ready to immediately and sustainably transform your personal leadership style and your organization’s trajectory.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Lisa Ryan
Founder
Grategy
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Lisa Ryan is a dynamic inspirational speaker and expert in employee engagement. With her unparalleled expertise, Lisa empowers clients to elevate their employee engagement initiatives, ensuring that top talent and valued clients remain loyal. With over 13 years of industrial/manufacturing experience, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the table.
As a best-selling author of 11 books and an award-winning speaker, Lisa’s credentials speak volumes. Clients commend Lisa for her real-world insights, high-content messages, and the immediately actionable ideas she delivers through her fun, interactive, and engaging workshops and programs.
Unlocking Generational Code and Other Jedi ER Moves
During this presentation, attendees will dive into the significance of managing a diverse, multigenerational workforce. From understanding the unique characteristics of different generations to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities, actionable insights will be provided. Additionally, modern leadership strategies for attracting and training new talent will be discussed, equipping participants with practical approaches to foster inclusivity and drive organizational success. Join us to unlock the secrets of effective workforce management and unleash your team’s potential!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mark Brothers
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Deputy Compliance Officer
RRD
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Mark Brothers is RRD’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Deputy Compliance Officer. In his role, he is responsible for HR in the Americas and Europe and has global responsibilities with regard to employee and labor relations as well as compliance. Mark has served over 30 years as a human resources professional and business partner with experience leading operations, projects, and HR strategy in a variety of organizations. Mark has worked in both union and non-union environments and negotiated a number of agreements to align with organizational goals. Mark has a proven track record in driving business results through positive employee relations even in the most challenging environments. Mark earned his BBA and MBA from Radford University.
U.S. Packaging Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
We remain at a critical precipice on packaging and environment policy here in the United States, with significant new laws continuing to be passed and implemented on packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR), labeling, recycled content mandates and more. Join AMERIPEN Executive Director Dan Felton for a fast-paced discussion about what’s happening, how all this could impact paperboard packaging converters, and how to engage on the ensuing challenges and opportunities.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dan Felton
Executive Director
AMERIPEN
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A well-known leader in the government affairs arena for more than 20 years, Dan has worked within the bottled water, credit card, healthcare and information management industries. He is particularly passionate about environmental, sustainability and packaging issues and has lobbied extensively in those areas at the state and federal levels. He leads the efforts of AMERIPEN – the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment – to develop and advocate positions for the U.S. packaging industry on issues related to packaging and the environment, using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusiveness.
Economic Shifts in 2024: Where Are We Now
Last year was the Year of the Artful Dodger as the predictions of an imminent recession failed to come true. Has our luck run out in 2024. What is the situation with recession, inflation, interest rates, labor shortage, supply chain, geopolitics etc. now that we are deep in the year?
Chris Kuehl
Managing Director
Armada Corporate Intelligence
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Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients and business organizations around the world. He is the economic analyst for several national and international organizations.
Prior to starting Armada in 1999 he was a professor of economics and finance for 15 years – teaching in the US, Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics, Soviet studies and East Asian studies.
Chris is the co-author of The Flagship and the Strategic Intelligence System – both publications from Armada. He presents to over 125 associations and businesses each year – in the US and globally.
Principal Member Spotlight: American Carton Company
Trent Tucker
General Manager
American Carton Company
LinkedIn
Trent Tucker has been General Manager of American Carton Company for almost 15 years. Trent graduated from Iowa State University with an industrial engineering degree and has spent his career in various engineering and management roles for the printing and packaging industries. His experience has been with three different companies, in seven different manufacturing plants, and five different states. Throughout his career he has gained work experience in many different printing technologies from letterpress, sheetfed offset, web offset, rotogravure, flexography and digital. Originally from Illinois, Trent grew up in the printing industry where his father owned a small commercial printing company. He will be celebrating 35 years of marriage in May to his wife Karen and has one adult son, Alex. Trent currently serves on the board of directors for five different non-profit organizations. He is active in his church and has done multiple short-term mission trips.
Women’s Leadership Council Meeting: Effective Communication
Are you an effective communicator? The reality is none of us are effective communicators 100% of the time. So the real questions about communication are: Why do I communicate the way I do? Where am I most effective, and with whom? Where does my communication go sideways and why? And, most importantly, how can I improve my communication to get the results I want?
This session will be a deeper dive into the communication discussions discussed at our Fall Meeting, with an amazing opportunity to take a personality-based assessment free of charge and receive your results in advance. Attendees will discuss how their individual styles impact all parts of their communication process, try out new communication strategies, get feedback and support from colleagues, and walk away with at least one takeaway that can make them a great communicator.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Ann Bowers-Evangelista, Psy.D., MBA
President
Llumos, LLC
LinkedIn
Ann Bowers-Evangelista, Psy.D., MBA, is a seasoned executive coach with 22 years of experience blending psychology, business, and athletic endurance. Specializing in talent selection, team building, and sustainable leadership, Ann has worked with several notable clients such as Verizon and Johnson & Johnson. Her reflective coaching style and goal-oriented approach have consistently delivered outstanding results.
With credentials including a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and an MBA, Ann holds leadership roles in prestigious organizations like the American Psychological Association. Ann is also an Ironman triathlete, marathon runner, and prolific volunteer and fundraiser for the Air Force, the American Red Cross, Back on My Feet, and Vital Voices.
New Generation Leaders Workshop: Bridging the Gap: From Peer to Leader
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tiffany Koettel
President
Growth Mindset Sales
LinkedIn
Tiffany Koettel has been in sales and leadership roles her entire 25 year career. She spent over 15 of those years in the paperboard packaging sector. She was an active participant in the Paperboard Packaging Council and loves the industry’s growth and innovation. Her approach to sales isn’t about transactions; it’s about creating lasting partnerships and solutions that drive transformation.
Her leadership is defined by her ability to coach, mentor and develop sales teams that exceed goals, and her journey with the Sandler Sales System led her on the path to become a sales and leadership trainer, coach and mentor for clients. As the President of Growth Mindset Sales, she uses her vast experience from her lifelong dedication of learning and developing herself to inspire and lead others to reach new heights. She is a visionary, servant leader committed to fostering a culture of growth and success.