AMERIPEN, the leading public policy organization representing the entire packaging value chain in the United States, has announced the election of nine new or re-elected members to its Board of Directors. Representing leading companies across the consumer-packaged goods, packaging manufacturing, retail and materials sectors, the new directors bring extensive expertise in government affairs, public policy, sustainability and the circular economy as AMERIPEN continues its work to advance science-based packaging policy.
New or re-elected members to the Board are:
- Brendan Adams, Associate Director, Government Affairs, The Kraft Heinz Company;
- CJ Stolle, Head of U.S. Circular Economy Public Policy, Amazon;
- Gabby Shah, Senior Manager, Government Relations & Public Policy, Procter & Gamble;
- George Southworth, Deputy Director, US Government Affairs, Mondelēz International;
- Lauren Aguilar, Director of Government Relations, McDonald’s;
- Phil Rozenski, Vice President, Government Affairs, Novolex;
- Samantha Kappalman, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Public Policy, US & Canada, Tetra Pak;
- Stephen Kittredge, VP, Global Government Affairs, Amcor; and
- Taylor Loeber, Sustainable Packaging Policy Manager, General Mills.
“Our Board reflects the breadth of the packaging value chain and the collaborative approach that defines AMERIPEN,” said Lynn Dyer, President of AMERIPEN. “We’re excited to welcome these outstanding leaders, whose diverse perspectives and policy expertise will help strengthen our work as packaging policy continues to evolve across the country.”
Continuing to serve on the Board are:
- Jennifer Ronk, Sr. Sustainability Manager, North America – Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow;
- Kelly Smith, Vice President, Head of Institutional Affairs U.S., Ferrero;
- Scott Byrne, VP, Global Sustainability, Sonoco; and
- Shannon Crawford Gay, Director of Recycling & Environmental Policy, WM.
AMERIPEN also extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing Board members Cathy Foley, Vice President of Industry Relations and Supply Chain for Pratt Industries, and Terry Grill, Government Affairs North America at Sealed Air Company, for their dedicated service.
“We are incredibly grateful to Cathy and Terry for the time and thoughtful leadership they brought to the Board,” said Dyer. “Their contributions have helped shape AMERIPEN’s work during a pivotal time for packaging policy, and we thank them for the lasting impact they have made on our organization and the industry.”
As the nation’s only material-inclusive packaging trade association focused on policy, AMERIPEN brings together the entire packaging value chain to advance public policy solutions that promote innovation, sustainability and a circular economy. The Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring its work reflects the perspectives of companies across the packaging ecosystem.
To learn more about AMERIPEN, its upcoming programs and policy priorities, visit www.ameripen.org.
