Hood Container Appoints Alan Clark As President/COO
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Atlanta, Georgia based Hood Container announced the appointment of Alan Clark as the new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Clark suc- ceeds Charlie Hodges, who will retire after a nearly 50- year career in the pulp and paper business and the last 12 years as the founding President of Hood Container. Prior to Hood Container, Hodges built his career with compa- nies such as Union Camp Corporation, Georgia Pacific Corporation, Port Townsend Paper Company. “Alan has an impressive record of performance since joining Hood Container in October 2023, as well as lead- ing important companies in the past such as Jackson Paper and Harper Love,” Hodges said. “I am confident that Alan’s
focused approach to problem identifica- tion, precise execution of solutions, as well as a driving desire for achieving success through the engagement of colleagues in continuous improvement endeavors will continue the strong performance and growth of the company.” As President and COO, Alan will focus on continuing Hood’s journey towards commercial excellence, operational effi- ciency, and enhancing our culture. “I joined Hood Container at an exciting time,” said Alan. “I look forward to contin- ue working with the talented team here to build on the company’s strong foundation and success.” Hood Container Corporation is a whol- ly owned subsidiary of Hood Companies, Inc. Hood Companies is a privately owned, closely held holding company and is the parent to operating subsidiaries involved in the manufacture and distribution of wood products, building and construc- tion materials and flexible and corrugat- ed packaging products throughout North America. In July, Hood Container announced that it had entered into an agreement to buy the packaging assets of Independent II in Louisville, Kentucky. Independent II’s as- sets complement Hood Container’s foot- print and create greater converting capac- ity for Hood Container in the increasingly important Kentucky and Ohio region. Hood Container operates locations in 17 states. The company also owns and op- erates linerboard, medium, and multiwall paper manufacturing operations in New Johnsonville, Tennessee, and St. Francis- ville, Louisiana.
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