Founded in 1962, the NJPEC is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization of packaging professionals from all disciplines in the industry. We share information, hands-on business experience and support educating students in the industry through numerous scholarship programs and mentoring opportunities.
The culture of NJPEC is collaborative and professional, creating a comfortable community for learning and making valuable business connections with packaging buyers and suppliers. NJPEC keeps its members informed of hot topics, industry innovations and provides professional development tools to contribute to overall company and personal success.
Scholarships for students in packaging and design are the key focus of our fundraising. Since our inception, we have awarded well over $500,000 in scholarships to deserving college students all over the country.
The Internal Revenue Service has determined that NJPEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations and membership fees are fully tax-deductible, less the amount of any goods or services received by the donor.
NJPEC members receive special benefits and incentives to attend and participate in all its activities. Please see our membership page for more information.
The future of packaging is being shaped by the members of NJPEC. Please join us!
Key NJPEC events that bring members and non-members together for informative and enjoyable evenings include the following:
NJPEC is active on social media. You can find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Members and nonmembers can post on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Trustees
Gene Kistler | Just Packaging |
Steve Fischbein | Just Packaging |
Howard Greenberg | Allstate Paper Box Co. |
John Ziemba | USS LLC |
Steve Chapman | Accupac |
Committee Chairs
Membership & Corporate Sponsor Chair | Tara Utain | Wexler Packaging Products, Inc. | membership@njpec.com |
Communications Chair | Howard Greenberg | Allstate Paper Box Co. | howie@allstatepaperbox.com |
Communications Vice Chair | Megan Dimler | Wexler Packaging Products, Inc. | mdimler@wexlerpackaging.com |
Communications Ambassador | Lynn Creech | Sull Graphics | lynncreech@sullgraphics.com |
Dinner Chairs | Annie Scully Christin Cupo | Praxis Marketing Shore Packaging Consultants | azscully@gmail.com secretary@njpec.com |
Historians | Steve Chapman Maureen Eustice | Accupac Facade Promotions | schapman@accupac.com maeustice@aol.com |
University Relations / Scholarship Chair | Steve Chapman | Accupac | scholarship@njpec.com |
Scholarship Vice Chair | Jeff Burke | Primex Plastics | scholarship@njpec.com |
Scholarship Vice Chair / Student Liaison | Emma Florentine | Estee Lauder | erflorentine@gmail.com |
Event Chairs
Hall of Fame | Dave Desai | New High Glass Inc. | dave@newhigh.com |
Package of the Year | Karen Haden-Wolf Boris Shaeffer John Aresta Joe Cici | CO2 Packaging TNT Global Manufacturing Master Graphics CO2 Packaging | khaddenwolf@co2packaging.com bschaefer@tntgminc.com jaresta@masterprintinginc.com jcicci@co2packaging.com |
Swag Bag | Maureen Eustice | Facade Promotions | maeustice@aol.com |
Tricky Tray | Holly Benda | holly@benda.com |
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Golf Outing & Luncheon | Angela Hamilton | Prestige Brands | ahamilton@prestigebrands.com |
Fishing Extravaganza | Jim Brady | Brad-Pak Enterprises | jimb@brad-pak.com |
Fall Wine Fest | Christin Cupo Kristyn Shaner | Shore Packaging Consultants Wexler Packaging Products, Inc. | cupo9@optonline.net vp@njpec.com |
Additional Board Members | Matt Cassano Fanoula Dimarhos Nick Papa | Persson Innovation Johnson & Johnson Lindenmeyr Munroe | matthew.cassano@perssoninnovation.com fdimarho@its.jnj.com npapa@lindenmeyr.com |