Built for Scale, Led by People: PPC Visits Mill Rock Packaging BY EMILY LEONCZYK, PPC PRESIDENT Some operations impress you with their size. Others stay with you because of the people leading them. At Mill Rock Packaging’s Renton, Washington, facility, it is both. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by Lyn- nette Crowder, President of Mill Rock Packaging, whose leadership reflects a balance that defines the organization itself: strategicgrowth paired with a deep respect for the people behind it. With decades in the industry, Lynnette brings a perspective shaped by experience, but grounded in something even more important: an appreciation for the individuals who make the work possible every day. That perspective did not come from a traditional path. Lynnette began her career at just 18 years old, stepping into a paper mill for the first time as an engineering stu- dent. The scale and complexity left an immediate impres- sion. What followed was a career that moved across indus- tries, but consistently returned to packaging. “Every time I’ve left, it just pulls me back,” she shared. What has kept her here is not just the product, but the people. “This industry has such good, genuine, salt-of-the- earth people. That’s what makes it special.” A Company That Knows What It’s Building Mill Rock Packaging is a folding carton and SFL man-
ufacturing company serving a wide range of markets, including food and beverage, wine, beer, spirits, beauty, healthcare, cannabis, and child-resistant packaging. With seven locations nationwide, the company was built as a growth platform to invest in high-capability organizations and scale them intentionally.
The Renton facility is a clear expression of that vision. Joined by Tristan Butcher, General Manager of the West Region, we walked through the expansive facility, moving through each department and seeing firsthand how invest- ment, systems, and people come together on the floor. There is an entrepreneurial energy here, paired with dis- cipline. Teams understand expectations, take ownership, and operate with a shared sense of purpose. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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