Jean-Pierre M. Ergas

Mr. Ergas became our executive chairman in January 2007 after serving as chairman and chief executive officer from January 2000. Mr. Ergas has served as one of our directors since August 1995 and served as our board’s vice chairman from July 1999 to December 1999.

Mr. Ergas previously served as executive vice president, Europe of Alcan Aluminum Limited, president of Alcan Europe Limited, executive chairman of British Alcan Aluminum plc. and chief executive officer of Alcan Deutschland GmbH from June 1996 to December 1999. Mr. Ergas served as senior advisor to the chief executive officer of Alcan Aluminum Limited from January 1995 to June 1996 and served as a trustee of DePaul University from February 1994 to December 1994.

Prior thereto, Mr. Ergas served as senior executive vice president of Pechiney S.A. and as a member of the Pechiney Group executive committee from 1987 to January 1994 and also held several management positions with various subsidiaries of Pechiney S.A., serving as: chief executive officer of American National Can Company from 1989 to January 1994 and chairman of the board from 1991 to January 1994; chief executive officer of Cegedur Pechiney from 1982 to 1988 and chairman of the board from 1987 to 1988; chief executive officer of Cebal S.A. from 1974 to 1982 and chairman of the board during 1982; and marketing manager for Pechiney Aluminum from 1967 to 1974.

Trustee:
DePaul and AUP Universities

Director:
Dover Corporation, Compagnie Plastic Omnium

Education

l’Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris France
MBA, Harvard University

Kenneth M. Roessler

Mr. Roessler was appointed president and chief executive officer of BWAY Corporation in January 2007. He served as president and chief operating officer of BWAY Corporation since March 2006, and continues to serve as president and chief operating officer of the company’s BWAY Packaging Division, a position held since September 2004. Mr. Roessler joined the company in March 2000 as executive vice president of sales and marketing.


From June 1993 to February 2000, Mr. Roessler served in various senior management positions with Southcorp Packaging USA, including vice president of sales and marketing from 1998 to February 2000, vice president and general manager from 1995 to 1998 and vice president and chief financial officer from June 1993 through 1995. Prior to June 1993, Mr. Roessler held senior management positions with Berwind Corporation.

Education

BS Villanova University
MBA Temple University

Thomas K. Linton

Mr. Linton currently serves as president and chief operating officer of our NAMPAC Division and as senior vice president of BWAY Corporation.


Prior to our acquisition of NAMPAC in July 2004, Mr. Linton was vice president and general manager of NAMPAC’s Western Division. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Linton was the executive vice president and general manager of Field Container Company, where he had responsibility for the consumer packaging business.


Between 1991 and 1997, Mr. Linton served as vice president and general manager of the folding carton business at Tenneco Packaging, where he began his career as a sales representative in 1979.

Education

B.S., Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis
Western Michigan University

Advanced Business Finance Coursework
University of Michigan

Kevin C. Kern

Mr. Kern has been our vice president of administration and chief financial officer since February 2001.


From May 1995 until February 2001, Mr. Kern served as our vice president corporate controller. From 1991 to May 1995, Mr. Kern was controller of McKechnie Plastics Components, Inc.


From 1981 to 1991, Mr. Kern was employed by Ernst & Young, most recently as a senior audit manager from 1988 to 1991.

Education

B.S., Accounting
University of South Carolina

Certified Public Accountant

Jeffrey M. O’Connell

Mr. O’Connell has been our vice president and treasurer since May 1997 and has served as our secretary since May 2001.

From June 1996 to May 1997, Mr. O’Connell served as our assistant treasurer. From June 1995 to June 1996, Mr. O’Connell served as vice president of finance of Macmillan Bloedel Packaging Inc.

From October 1994 to June 1995, Mr. O’Connell served as our director of financial planning. Prior thereto, Mr. O’Connell served as vice president of administration of Mead Coated Board Division of The Mead Corporation.


Education

BBA Western Michigan University
MBA Northern Michigan University