Southern Champion Tray Appoints Siira President
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Chattanooga, Tennessee based Southern Champion Tray (SCT) has announced the appointment of Tyler Siira as President, effective July 1, 2026. Siira succeeds Brian Hunt, who will continue serving as Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to have Tyler leading Southern Cham- pion Tray as President. With his extensive background and vision for the future, we are confident that he will lead SCT to new heights and drive our mission even further,” said Brian Hunt, CEO. Over his career, Siira has served in a variety of lead-
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ership roles, including Vice President and Treasurer of Unum Group, Owner and President of DCI Manufacturing, and most recently Chief Financial Offi- cer of SCT. He holds a BS in Account- ing from Bryan College and an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa in Ma- drid, Spain. These diverse educational
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and professional experiences give Siira a strong blend of financial, operational, and entrepreneurial perspective for the President role. Siira's collaborative leadership style reflects SCT's core values and its commitment to supporting and developing more than 950 team members across its facilities in Chat- tanooga, Tennessee; Fairfield, Ohio; and Mansfield, Tex- as. SCT believes exceptional customer experiences begin with team members who are supported, developed, and empowered.
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KOLBUS America Appoints Crawley New Sales Manager
KOLBUS America, a leader in manufacturing innovative solutions for the bookbinding and paperboard packaging industry, has announced the addition of Reid Crawley as
its new sales manager. Reid joins with over a century of family tradition dat- ing back to 1880 with six generations in the industry. KOLBUS America continues to strengthen its team with experienced professionals like Crawley. He has a proven track record in high-value prod-
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uct sales, logistics coordination, and customer relationship management. His strong background in consultative sell- ing and experience in complex operational environments make him an ideal fit for KOLBUS America. “We are thrilled to have Reid join our team at KOLBUS America,” said Anissa Smalls, President of KOLBUS Amer- ica. “His extensive experience in sales and operations will be instrumental in driving our business forward and deliv- ering exceptional results for our clients.”
Len Prazych at 518-366-9017 lprazych@nvpublications.com
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