The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), an advocate and voice for the growing US flexible packaging industry, has announced the election of its 2026 Board of Directors. Russell Grissett, president of Food for Sealed Air Corporation, will continue to serve as chair of the FPA Board of Directors. Kevin Keneally, CEO of PPC Flex, has been elected executive vice chair, and David Love, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Printpack, has been re‑elected treasurer.

The 2026 Board of Directors were elected by FPA voting members via ballot for a one‑year term, with the exception of the Chair’s two‑year term. The newly elected members assumed their roles on March 18, 2026, during the FPA Annual Meeting, held March 18–20 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s Board comprises industry leaders representing 26 flexible packaging companies.

Re-elected Board of Director, Evan Arnold, President of Glenroy, Inc., and newly elected Board of Director, Dhuanne Dodrill, President & CEO of PAXXUS, Inc., have been appointed to the Executive Committee. Newly elected Directors include Pallavi Joyappa, President, Emerald Packaging, Inc.; Chris Osborn, Vice President, R&D, Amcor Flexibles; and Chris Simmers, President of Operations, Mondi.

“FPA is excited to welcome our new members to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors,” says Grissett. “Their extensive industry knowledge and exceptional leadership will be key in advancing the association’s ongoing success. FPA has long been at the forefront of the flexible packaging industry—driving innovation, shaping public policy, and fostering collaboration across the supply chain. What began as a vision among industry pioneers has grown into a dynamic force, poised to lead with resilience, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to progress.”

The 2026 FPA Board of Directors includes:

Officers and Executive Committee:

Russell Grissett, president of Food, Sealed Air Corporation – chair of the FPA Board of Directors
Kevin Keneally, CEO, PPC Flex – executive vice-chair of the FPA Board of Directors
David Love, EVP and chief strategy officer, Printpack – treasurer of the FPA Board of Directors

Executive Committee Members at Large:

·       Evan Arnold, Glenroy, Inc.

·       Jarred Carter, Siegwerk

·       Sachin Desai, ProAmpac

·       Dhuanne Dodrill, PAXXUS, Inc.

·       David Nunes, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.

·       Adrianne Tipton, Novolex

President & CEO (non-voting member):

·       Dan Felton, Flexible Packaging Association

Directors:

·       Sean Bowie, Bryce Corporation

·       Amanda Ciccone, Dow

·       Kasie Fairbarn, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation

·       Kenneth Fontaine, AMGRAPH Packaging, Inc.

·       Mark Forman, Belmark Inc

·       Bob Gargione, Pregis

·       Ray Graham, American Packaging Corporation

·       Pallavi Joyappa, Emerald Packaging, Inc.

·       Nicki Kerrigan, Flint Group

·       Mark Lewis, Wikoff Color Corporation

·       Sarah Marshall, NOVA Chemicals, Inc.

·       Amy Moore, Westlake Corporation

·       Chris Osborn, Amcor Flexibles

·       Gary Rzonca, Henkel Corporation

·       Apurva Shah, Charter Next Generation

·       Chris Simmers, Mondi

·       Chad Steiner, Sun Chemical Corporation

Chair Advisory Council:

·       Alana Carr, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.

·       Ron Cotterman, Sealed Air Corporation

·       Catherine Heckman, Flexcon Company, Inc.

·       Guenther Herring, Henkel Corporation

·       Marc Leclair, St. Johns Packaging Ltd.

·       Windell McGill, BW Converting, Inc.

·       Keith Smith, Vonco Products, LLC

·       Caleb Triplett, Mid South Extrusion

·       Andrew Wheeler, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation