Board of Directors

Officers


DeWayne Bone- General Chairman
Director Safety and Health, Greif Inc. 

DeWayne is currently the Director of Safety and Health at Greif Inc., a leading company headquartered in Delaware Ohio. In this role, DeWayne offers strategic guidance to Greif's global operations and oversees a dedicated team of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals who provide critical support to more than 85 paper, packaging, and converting facilities across North America.

DeWayne's journey in the field of safety and health began with his education at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Environmental Sciences. With over 32 years of experience in safety and health, DeWayne has contributed significantly to various industries, including pulp, paper, packaging, converting, plastics, chemicals, and wood products manufacturing. He also has experience with railroads, aviation, trucking, and timberlands operations. DeWayne's career spans roles in safety and health at major companies like Weyerhaeuser, MeadWestvaco, RockTenn, WestRock, and Caraustar. He joined Greif in 2019.

Beyond his professional life, DeWayne and his wife, Tammi, have two grown daughters and a deloved pet Aussiedoodle, residing in Buford, Georgia.

Jason Roggenbauer- 1st Vice Chairman
Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety, Clearwater Paper 

Jason is based in Spokane, WA. He is a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Jason earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master’s Degree from Purdue University.  Prior to joining Clearwater Paper, Jason worked for fourteen years in various EHS positions across the food and beverage industry. He is currently a member of the ASSP and AIHA.  

 

Eric S. Barnes, CIH, CSP, CHMM - 2nd Vice Chair
Global Health & Safety Program Manager, International Paper

Eric is a Global H&S Program Manager for International Paper.  Based at IP’s Headquarters in Memphis, TN, he is responsible for the development and deployment of health and safety programs globally within IP. He serves on multiple standard-writing subcommittees, including ANSI B11.0, B11.19, B11.20, and Z244.1.  He has over 35 years of experience in EHS management across a variety of industries including pulp and paper, food and beverage, metal fabrication, pharmaceuticals, and paint and coatings.  Eric is credentialed as a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee.  He has 3 adult children and resides with his wife in Collierville, TN.

George Kolesar, CSPEx‐Officio  

Safety Manager, Paper Division North America, Sonoco

George has 30 years of industrial safety experience.  George is current the Division Safety Manager for Sonoco’s North America Paper Mills.  He is a Certified Safety Professional and has a BS Degree in Safety from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  In addition to his current position at Sonoco, he has held safety management positions with Owens Corning, Daimler Chrysler, Goulds Pumps, and Rubbermaid.  He is currently a member of ASSE.  George resides in Western Pennsylvania with his wife Rhonda and their four children.  

 


Directors

Paul Bierley, CSP 
Senior Manager of Corporate Health and Safety, Domtar

Paul Bierley has been in the safety industry for over 27 years, beginning his career as a Construction Safety Engineer for Willamette Industries Construction. In 1995, Paul became the Safety Coordinator of Willamette’s Johnsonburg, PA, Paper Mill and then worked at that location for Weyerhaeuser and Domtar in roles of increasing responsibility. In January of 2014, Paul took on the role of Sr. Manager, Corporate Health & Safety, for Domtar where he is responsible for a variety of Health & Safety initiatives ranging from auditing, training, and incident analysis, to implementation of best practices and continuous safety improvement efforts.

Paul earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and became a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2007. He has experience serving on the local Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and the Elk County Community Foundation where he was the chair of various sub-committees. Paul has been a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) since the early 1990’s and has prior involvement in activities with his local emergency planning commission. In his spare time, Paul enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his family. He and his wife Patti are the parents of daughters Chloe and Madison.

Brian Bork

Risk Management Director, CR Meyer 

In 2006, Brian started his career at CR Meyer as a site safety coordinator. He advanced to site safety manager and safety director prior to being named risk management director in August of 2017. Brian holds a Master of Science degree in Risk Control from the University of Wisconsin – Stout and Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Wellness from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He has been instrumental in major expansion projects and rebuilds in the pulp and paper industry, as well as the mining industry, throughout his career. Brian, his wife, and their two children live in Little Chute, WI, where he is a volunteer fire fighter for the Little Chute Fire Department.

Allan Cairo
Strategic Account Specialist, VP (Pulp, Paper & Packaging), Rite Hite 

Allan Cairo is currently the Strategic Account Specialist, VP for Rite Hite Inc. with a focus on the Pulp, Paper & Packaging industry.  Allan began his career with Rite Hite back in 2012 as a National Account Manager.  Prior to joining Rite Hite, Allan worked directly within the Print & Packaging Industry for over 25 years, which has allowed him to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the market as well as strategic safety initiatives of those working within it.  
Allan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin, and continues to reside within the Milwaukee area today.  Allan enjoys all things outdoors and spending time with his two children.

Pete Masias, CSP 
Corporate Director of Safety & Risk Management, Green Bay Packaging

Peter is currently the Corporate Director of Safety and Risk Management for Green Bay Packaging Inc. Peter has over 23 years of experience working in Safety, Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation. He is a Certified Safety Professional and has a BS Degree from NIU and ISU in Occupational Safety and Health. Peter is a member of many safety organizations including ASSE, AIHA and PPSA.

Shawn Powell
Brady National Accounts

Shawn Powell has been in the Industrial business for 22 years. His knowledge is cross-categorical; and he has had the opportunity to participate in the successes (and failures) of world class operations in both compliance and productivity initiatives. By currently leading the Strategic Accounts team at Brady Corporation, he has intimate insight into the latest challenges and solutions companies are encountering daily on a global level.

Powell has worked with multiple divisions of the company and learned from varying styles of top management; these experiences have provided him with valuable insight and a historical perspective that could only be attained with exposure. Powell has developed an impressive record of achievement in sales management, visionary leadership, innovative business solutions, product development, and end user development. The skills he has developed, combined with his motivational “lead by example” management approach, have always allowed him to create dynamic and successful teams.

Powell grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina. He spend 15 years in Los Angeles and made Daniel Island, South Carolina his home seven years ago. He is a current member of the Recreation Commission for the City of Charleston. He enjoys golf, coaching, the beach and time spent with his wife, his son Cole (8th grade) and daughter Grace (6th grade).

 Bob Ross 

Sr. Director Safety and Health, Paper Mills, Packaging Corporation of America 

Bob is a 40-year veteran of the Pulp and Paper Industry. His current job title is Sr. Director Safety and Health Paper Mills with Packaging Corporation of America, a position he has held for over 10 years. Prior to joining PCA, he was the Director of Safety and Health for Temple-Inland Corporation, until their acquisition by International Paper. During that period, he served on the PPSA Board as an Ad-hoc member. Other companies in which Bob has had management roles include NewPage, Glatfelter, MeadWestvaco, Georgia Pacific and Champion International.

Bob has a Bachelor of Science Degree from East Central Oklahoma State University.  In his spare time, he likes to hunt, fish, and travel. He has been married to his wife, Carol, for 40 years and has two children and two grandchildren.

Ronnie Stamey
C&R Compliance 

As a Safety and Health Professional and partner in C&R Compliance LLC, Ronnie has 31 years’ experience in the Safety, Health and Environmental field. Ronnie started his career as a firefighter with the City of Rome GA Fire Department, before moving to the private sector with Unilever HPC NA in 1996. Ronnie has held positions from Plant level EH&S Specialist to Corporate Director of EH&S.
Ronnie was born and raised in Rome, GA where he currently resides with Kelli, his wife of 30 years. Ronnie and Kelli have two sons, Trent and Colton, and three granddaughters. He loves to spend time with his family, enjoys being a community baseball coach, and cooking barbeque for local fundraisers and charities.

Stacy Fanchin, Director, Safety & Health, West Rock

Stacy joined WestRock in 2019 as a senior health and safety manager and supports the health and safety initiatives for WestRock's Mill Division and their team members. Stacy brings to WestRock over 30 years of experience serving various manufacturing, environmental, health and safety roles in the forestry/wood products, pulp and paper, steel, and beverage manufacturing industries. She has worked for various companies such as Miller Brewing, Georgia Pacific, Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser and most recently Nippon Dynawave Packaging Corporation located in Longview, Washington. She earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental, safety and health from the University of Washington. 

Kimberly Moore, Senior Director, HSE, Graphic Packaging International
Kim has more than 20 years of health, safety and environmental experience in heavy manufacturing and healthcare industries.  Kim has held progressive leadership roles within General Electric, Cardinal Health, and most recently, served as Director, EHS for Pratt and Whitney.  She covered the Middle East region and the two largest manufacturing locations in the U.S during her time there.  For the past year she has used that experience to take on the role is Sr Director, Global HSE for Graphic Packaging, and she also leads the HSE progression for the LATAM region.  Kim recently moved to the Atlanta area with her husband, Bruce, and their dog, Neville.

 

Pascal PerreaultVice President Operations for Cascades Tissue Group, Cascades

His life's purpose is to use courage and integrity to faithfully inspire the people I touch to become better steward of their family, organizations, and community by continuously contributing to make a better, more caring world for all. Touching the heart and mind on our Pulp & Paper colleagues by connecting on reducing risk, improving communication, and setting strong process will save many lives. As human, we will always make mistakes but if we reduced our risk, ensure that our process, equipment, and procedures are compliant and complied we will make our workplace safer and a fertile grown for our people to develop the gift they have in our organization.

Pascal has nearly 20 years of experience in the Tissue industry. He started his career at Buckman Laboratories and held multiple position with increase responsibilities from shift supervisor to Mill manager with Kruger at their Crabtree, Memphis, and Gatineau locations where he led safety culture by focusing on process driven safety program and risk recognition. Prior to joining Cascades, Pascal held the role of Corporate Director of Operations with JD Irving in Dieppe and Macon, Georgia: the location one of the most technologically advanced tissue facility in the USA. He committed to put in place a strong management team with a development and succession plan.

Pascal holds an MBA from Ivey Business School in London, is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and hold the designation CRST from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals