Willamette Falls Paper Company Names Rich Meyer as Sales Director

April 23, 2024 - Willamette Falls Paper Company announced the addition of Rich Meyer to the sales organization as Sales Director. He will be managing the Minnesota, Canada, and the Great Plains territory.

Effective immediately, Meyer steps into the role following Mary Beth McCabe's retirement.

In a written statement, Willamette Falls Paper Company said, "Mary Beth has been instrumental in the company's success over her tenure. Willamette Falls Paper Company extends its deepest gratitude to Mary Beth for her dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to the company. Her efforts have laid a strong foundation for future growth and continued excellence in serving our customers. She will stay on through May to aid in the transition."

Meyer is based in Illinois and has worked for Resolute Forest Products, Progressive Converting, Pactiv Evergreen, and Liberty Packaging representing coated, uncoated, packaging, and specialty papers. He has a BBA from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Loyola University-Chicago.

"Rich brings with him a rich array of experience and knowledge. He has a proven track record in both nurturing large national accounts and developing smaller ones. We are excited to see where his leadership takes us," said David Diekelman, VP of Sales for Willamette Falls Paper Company. "We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Mary Beth for her remarkable contributions and dedicated work."

Willamette Falls Paper Company is a subsidiary of the Columbia Ventures Corporation. The company operates a non-integrated mill in West Linn, Oregon, producing coated, uncoated, and specialty paper grades.

SOURCE: Willamette Falls Paper Company