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ment, conducting interviews with all employees and work- ing closely with his management team to strengthen the plant’s operations. The EL training session will take place on Wednesday, April 30 from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. An EL networking event is set for the following night, Thursday, May 1 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 p.m. Cost is $275 per person, and $150 for spouses/guests. The latter will be a relaxed atmosphere with an open bar, where attendees can sip on their favorite drinks while mingling with fellow industry professionals with activities including glow golf and Jenga. About the Emerging Leaders: The AICC Emerging Leader Program equips ambitious professionals (35 and under) in the paper-packaging industry with leadership training, mentorship, and exclusive networking opportuni- ties. Participants gain access to executive roundtables, in- dustry committees including government relations, paper- board supply and regulation, and industry education. They are also included in career development events, preparing them to become future industry leaders. Companies benefit by investing in employees who are expanding their skills, building strong professional net- works, and contributing to their organization’s long-term success. If you are not currently in the Emerging Leaders pro- gram but are interested in joining, contact Chelsea May at cmay@aiccbox.org.
In 2009, Rich transitioned to vice president of opera- tions for another large independent company, where he spearheaded the retrofit of a 400,000 square-foot ware- house into a modern box plant. He later expanded the fa- cility with an additional 100,000 square feet and added
a second corrugator, increasing production capacity to 10 million square feet per day. Under his leadership, the plant became known for its world-class safety standards, factory integration, and modern machinery, operating on a full three-shift sched- ule. Rich also fostered a culture of continuous improve-
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