CCTI Board of Directors
(Board bios in progress)
Lisa Deitz, Erdie Paper CCTI President I started in the industry 30 years ago as a Kelly temporary in a receptionist position. I was hired in within two months and started working my way up the ladder. I continuously asked for my responsibilities and things to do and was given them. I have been President of Erdie Industries for the past 10 years. While doing so I obtained my undergraduate and Master's while working full time. BA from Baldwin Wallace - 2001 MBA from Baldwin Wallace - 2004
Jason Erdie, Erdie Paper CCTI Immediate Past President I started the business 40 years ago (in 1983) with my father who was in the industry, and his father before him.
Dave Partin, Amspak CCTI Treasurer Worked 13 years as a Plant Manager in Textile Industry with both Milliken and Unifi. Twenty year career with Caraustar half of time as a Regional Manager in Manufacturing (Southeast) and Sales (various North America). Last 6 years with Amspak Married to Robin for 37 years. Two adult sons. Former College Soccer player and completed 8 marathons (still running- just shorter distance and much slower).
Greg Metcalf, Great Plains Packaging CCTI Board Member Divisional Manager, Great Plains Packaging Greg Metcalfe is the Divisional Manager of Great Plains Packaging, a part of Vanguard Companies. He has been with Great Plains Packaging since it started in 1996 when it was known as Vanguard Label. Great Plains Packaging has been a member of the Composite Can and Tube Institute (CCTI) since 2015, and Greg has served on the Board of Directors since 2019. Greg's responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations, overseeing hiring, training, and leading a team of employees to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction. He is also in charge of managing the annual budget and driving continuous growth and profitability. Greg attended the University of Missouri and is a dedicated fan of Mizzou, the Chiefs, and the Royals. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and traveling to the beach with his wife, Tammie.
Sam Kirschenbaum - Canusa Paper & Packaging CCTI Board Member -5 years in the industry all with Canusa Paper and Packaging -Lived in Argentina for 2 years, speak spanish allowing me to work with Latin American customers/suppliers -Played college baseball at Union College in Schenectady, NY -Finishing MBA at University of Florida in December 2024 -Like to travel and be outdoors (fishing and hunting) in free time.
Mike MacDonald CCTI Board Member Mike is a relative newcomer to the industry having been an investor in the sector for a number of years he became president of Tritan Products in 2021. In his "spare time" he flies airplanes and lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife, kids and portuguese water dog poppy.
Nathalia Leal CCTI Board Member I’ve been working in the industry for over eight years at Carga Segura in Mexico. During my time at Carga Segura, I have been involved in projects to expand our operations both within Mexico and internationally. Outside of work, I enjoy learning about and experiencing different cultures through traveling. I have lived in five different countries.