Willamette Falls Paper Company Announces Two New Sales Hires

May 15, 2023 - Willamette Falls Paper Company announced the addition of two new hires to their sales organization.

David M. Diekelman will be joining the company as National Sales Director East. He has over 30 years of experience in the paper industry and has held various roles in production, development, marketing, and sales.

Diekelman holds a BS in paper engineering from Western Michigan University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

Robb Carter joins Willamette Falls Paper as a Sales Director. He has a wealth of experience in national account management and paper sales, and has worked at Elopak, LSC Communications, Evergreen Packaging, and Quad/Graphics, and has an extensive background in printing and converting sales.

Carter is a retired Commander from the United States Navy and holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Both men will be based in the Midwest region of the U.S. — Diekelman in Wisconsin and Carter in Illinois.

"We are thrilled to welcome David and Robb to our team," said Brian Konen, President of Willamette Falls Paper Company. "Their extensive experience in the paper industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow our coated, uncoated and specialty business. We are confident that their leadership and expertise will contribute to our growth and success as a company."

Willamette Falls Paper Company is located in West Linn, Oregon, and is a non-integrated mill making coated, uncoated and specialty paper grades.

SOURCE: Willamette Falls Paper Company, Inc.