AICC announced the election of its new slate of officers, which took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, during SuperCorrExpo.
Gary Brewer, President, Package Crafters in High Point, NC, and Creative Packaging in Savannah, GA, has taken on the role of AICC Chairman for the 2024/2025 term. Brewer brings over two decades of experience in the corrugated industry and has been a strong advocate for the value of AICC membership throughout his career. His leadership will be guided by his Chairman’s theme, “Fly the Plane,” a powerful metaphor drawn from his background as a licensed pilot.
Left to right: Matt Davis, outgoing Chairman, hand the gavel to Gary Brewer.
Brewer reflected on the similarities between piloting and running a business in his inaugural address. He emphasized the importance of focusing on core responsibilities amid the distractions and challenges business leaders face. He explained that entrepreneurs and business leaders, like pilots, face many distractions and diversions daily. The priorities—safety, customers, team members, sales, and family—are always there, but so are many other circumstances, influences, demands, and interruptions. Yet, through all of those distractions, leaders can never forget to fly the plane or to run the business.
Brewer also highlighted AICC’s significant role in supporting its members with resources, peer networks, and educational opportunities. He underscored the value of honing skills and embracing new ideas and technologies, much like a pilot logs hours to become more proficient. Under his leadership, AICC will continue to provide the tools and resources necessary for independent packaging companies to navigate their business journeys successfully.
AICC’s Officers and Directors for 2024-2025 are:
- Chairman: Gary Brewer, Package Crafters
- First Vice Chair: Terri-Lynn Levesque, Royal Containers, Ltd.
- Vice Chair: Joe Morelli, Huston Patterson & Lewisburg Printing Co.; Mike Schaefer, Tavens Packaging & Display Solutions; and Eric Elgin, Oklahoma Interpack.
- Immediate Past Chair: Matt Davis, Packaging Express
- Chairman, Past Chairmen’s Council: Jana Harris, Harris Packaging & American Carton Co.
- President: Michael M. D’Angelo, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association.
