A host of label and package printing industry experts regularly deliver thought-provoking content and are active voices in trade organizations and at popular conferences. These individuals are some of the leading thought leaders in our industry.

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Industry Leaders:

Adam Peek

A popular consultant in the label and package printing industry, Peek boasts a diverse background that has included many roles. They include sustainable packaging ambassador at Ubuntoo, co-founder of the People of Packaging Podcast, and course instructor at The Packaging School. Peek has also authored “Packaging Peeks and the Sticky Situation” children’s book. LinkedIn

Calvin Frost

Frost, who established Channeled Resources Group in the 1970s as a traditional recycling company, serves as chairman of the company. Frost, also a columnist for L&NW, has long been regarded as the leading authority on recycling and environmental awareness in the label industry. He has devoted most of his working life and career to salvaging waste and turning it into useful and environmentally-friendly materials. LinkedIn

Corey Reardon

Reardon serves as president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, a position he has held since he acquired the business in 1999. He is a frequent speaker at numerous label events, ranging from TLMI to FINAT. AWA publishes a broad portfolio of market research studies, undertakes private client research in the markets in which the company specializes, and organizes international conferences and a growing portfolio of workshops and training programs. LinkedIn

JC McKay

McKay, president of FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group), stays up to date on all the latest trends impacting the group’s wide range of members. Under JC’s leadership, FLAG has committed to the “win-win-win” approach, which has been at the foundation of FLAG since its inception. He has been pivotal in helping grow the organization. Many of the benefits that were original features of the association’s Annual Meeting have branched out into full-fledged service offerings. LinkedIn

Claudia St. John

St. John, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the founder and CEO of The Workplace Advisors, a leading HR consulting and training firm specializing in equipping businesses with the consulting support and people skills they need to grow. She has a frequent presenter at TLMI events, where she helps those in our industry better tackle the workforce challenges facing manufacturing. LinkedIn

Linnea Keen

Keen, president and CEO of TLMI, has several decades of experience in the label printing industry, which started at UPM Raflatac. As the first female TLMI president in over 30 years, Keen continues to grow the association with energized thought leadership, keeping members updated on the hottest issues – from sustainability to regulations. LinkedIn

Roz Bandy

Bandy, VP of sustainability at TLMI, collaborates with TLMI committees to identify challenges and opportunities in the sustainability realm. In addition to educating members about sustainability, she serves as primary contact for TLMI to the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the Sustainable Packaging, and PIA. LinkedIn

Paul Teachout

The technical marketing and content specialist at Harper Corporation of America, Teachout boasts more than 40 years of combined market experience. He is a regular speaker and contributor to FTA, and he is often featured in L&NW. LinkedIn