About

Gary has been the CEO of Evergreen from March of 2023. Prior to Evergreen, Gary was President of Small Packaging (formerly B-Way) at Mauser Packaging. Earlier in his career, Gary was Chief Purchasing Officer and SVP of the Heritage and Hilex divisions at Novolex and held several roles at Signode Industrial Group including President of Protective Packaging, SVP of Corporate Development, Operations and Purchasing. Before his experience in Packaging, Gary was in the automotive, commercial vehicle and defense industries for twenty years with Cooper Standard Automotive, Schaeffler Group, AxleTech International and ArvinMeritor.

Gary has a Juris Doctor in Law from University of Detroit Mercy, an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University.

Greg joined Evergreen in 2015 as Director of Operations of the Clyde, Ohio facility and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the company. His primary responsibilities include overseeing safety, quality and production of all Evergreen facilities.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Greg spent 10 years with wire and cable manufacturer Superior Essex. At Superior Essex he held various engineering and operations management roles. He led several projects across the network including maintenance and reliability improvements, product and process launches and facility integrations.

He has a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Indiana Institute of Technology.

Marc Schins joined Evergreen in 2023 and currently serves as the Vice President of Sales.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Marc was the VP of Sales and Marketing at MPI Engineered Technologies where he was responsible for both Sales and Purchasing. Prior to MPI, Marc held roles in Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, Program Management, and Quality at Tier 1 Automotive companies. Marc began his career at General Motors in Vehicle Engineering.

Marc has a Master of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University.

Kelli joined the Evergreen Executive Leadership team in May of 2023 in the role of V.P. Human Resources.

Prior to Evergreen, Kelli was a seasoned HR professional with a distinguished 16-year track record in HR leadership within a prominent multi-billion dollar private corporation. A strategic and results-oriented professional, she possesses comprehensive expertise across all facets of Human Resources, demonstrating proficiency in talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, and HR strategy formulation.

Kelli’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and driving organizational success through effective HR practices underscores her role as a key contributor to the company’s growth and success.

Susan started her career in packaging development, working for various brand owners including Newell Rubbermaid and L’Oreal. After 8 years in various Research and Development roles she explored an opportunity in the strategic sourcing for raw materials, including steel, wood and resin.

Since the transition out of R&D Susan has focused on resin sourcing in various industries including durable goods, caps and closures, wire and cable, life sciences, and most recently flexible and rigid packaging at Novolex.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University and was honored and humbled to be nominated in Plastics News for Women Breaking the Mold in 2022.

Tripp joined Evergreen in 2021 and currently serves as the Director of Finance. His responsibilities include corporate development, strategic initiatives, financial planning and investor relations.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Tripp was an associate at EIV Capital where he was responsible for due diligence on prospective investments, transaction structuring and execution, portfolio company monitoring and general industry research. Prior to EIV he was an investment banking Analyst at Lazard where he worked on several mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises for both privately held and publicly traded organizations across the energy and industrial value chain. Tripp began his career with KPMG as a transaction advisory associate.

He received his Master of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas (inactive).

Jennifer Tuno joined Evergreen in October 2023 as the Director of HR Support Services. Her responsibilities include all HR related support functions including payroll, benefits administration and HRIS management.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Jennifer was a Senior Human Resource Manager responsible for supporting the Director of HR in key company initiatives, strategies, and projects within the business. In addition, she was responsible for the HR oversight of multiple plastic producing facilities within the US. Preceding this role, she worked as an Human Resource Manager in the textiles industry handling on-site HR responsibilities within the facility.

She received her Bachelor’s in Business Management from Rutgers University.

Cathy Franklin joined Evergreen in May 2023 and serves as the Director of IT. Her responsibilities include all aspects of IT and business process support.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Cathy spent 17 years specializing in Supply Chain systems, with a heavy focus in manufacturing environments. She has worked in the automotive, manufacturing, CPG, and banking industries, working for companies such as Ford, GM and IBM. Prior to that, she gained hands on business experience in production management, inventory management, commodity management, and product development in smaller privately owned companies.

Cathy holds 3 degrees: an MBA with a focus on Supply Chain and IT from Michigan State University, a Masters of Music from the University of Minnesota, and Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan. In her free time, she is an active freelance musician in SE Michigan.

Miran Mavlan joined Evergreen in September 2022 and serves as the Director of Technology. His responsibilities include all aspects of research and development, process improvement and implementation of new instrumentation.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Miran spent time as a lead analytical chemist for a biotech company specializing in freeze drying technology. He has worked as adjunct instructor for STEM programs. His most recent work and driving interest for the past decade has been in sustainability which was the focus of his doctorate work and also the reason he founded and successfully existed a biotech company based off in LA which focused on biodegradable plastic. He has worked in cancer research, material innovation and pharmaceutical drug synthesis in academia and industry such as Biocell Inc, Purdue Research Park and Gaiamer Technologies.

Miran holds 4 degrees: an PhD in organic chemistry with a focus on material science and bio polymers from Purdue University, a dual Masters of Science in Medicinal Chemistry and Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry. In his free time, he is an avid hiker and started training in mixed martial arts.

Doug Miller, Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Evergreen, was hired in September 2023.

Over the last 30 years Doug has worked in the automotive industry in both quality and Continuous Improvement. He has leveraged quality systems such as ISO, TS-19649, and IATF-16949. These systems allow manufacturers to supply products globally and eliminate the need of customer specific audits.

Doug will be working with all the US Evergreen plants to establish an ISO 9001:2015 culture. This is an industry standard for managing a business along with adding structure and consistency from plant to plant. We have started to roll out a company-wide Quality Management Manual, to establish a solid foundation for ISO.

Doug's goal is to improve quality performance within the organization, earn respect from our customers, and teach individuals at Evergreen standard practices in quality, Problem Solving and Lean Manufacturing.

Doug resides in Norwalk, OH with his wife Jessica for 25 years. They have two children: Devon, a Physician Assistant and Karley a nursing student at Bowling Green State University. Doug enjoys remodeling projects, Hunting and Golf.

Jonathan's journey with our Evergreen began in 2021 when he joined us as a Sustainability Coordinator. Over time, his dedication and expertise led him to his current role as Director of Environmental, Health, and Safey.

Before becoming a part of the Evergreen team, Jonathan accumulated valuable experience as an environmental consultant servicing a wide variety of industries, including mining, petroleum, public transportation, construction, and waste management.

In his role as Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety, Jonathan is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to ensure the highest standards of environmental sustainability and workplace safety within our organization. He ensures compliance with regulations, manages permits, and establishes protocols that align with Evergreen's commitment to responsible business practices. His passion for environmental stewardship and dedication to safety contribute significantly to Evergreen's mission of creating a positive impact on both our community and the planet.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University at Buffalo.