Recent Articles from CPBJ Staff
Nate Scott
Nate Scott President and CEO Cargas Nate Scott was named president of Cargas in 2015 and then president and CEO in 2017. “I really try to empower the team to achieve their potential,” he explained. “I am passionate about creating an environment where people can be themselves, do their best work for each other and […]
Brenda Ritter
Brenda Ritter President and CEO Info-Matrix Corp. For 12 years, Brenda Ritter has been president and CEO of Info-Matrix Corp. She said, “I am a very hands-on leader and believe in empowering teams at all levels to feel empowered within the organization. I try to make decisions taking into account the input of team members, […]
Matthew Ranauro
Matthew Ranauro Founder/CEO Benefix CEO Matthew Ranauro started Benefix in 2015 as a side project when he found the process of finding benefits for his company to be a nightmare. “Make the impossible possible,” he said. “Bringing sea change to an industry like health insurance and employee benefits isn’t for everyone – just saying it […]
Robert “Bob” Pyle
Robert “Bob” Pyle President and CEO Graham Packaging Bob Pyle became president and CEO of Graham Packaging in August 2021. He said his leadership style “is collaborative and people focused. I place a very high emphasis on integrity, transparency and creating teamwork … . Over the last year, we have made organizational changes to put […]
Deb Pierson
Deb Pierson President Pierson Computing Connection Inc. President of Pierson Computing Connection, Deb Pierson founded the business in 1993 when she was just 25. “I hope I’m seen as a collaborative leader,” she said when asked about her leadership style. “I work hard to get opinions and gain consensus on a decision, but I’m also […]
Kathy Phillips
Kathy Phillips President and CEO Primitives by Kathy Primitives by Kathy is a home décor and gift business founded by CEO Kathy Phillips in 1997. The first primitive candle box was handmade by Phillips. Then, to meet increasing demand, she partnered with Goodwill Services. “The desire to provide opportunity occupationally to those with disabilities has […]
Bruce Newell
Bruce Newell President and CEO Mantec Bruce Newell has been president and CEO of Mantec since December 2020. “My leadership style is collaborative and with an emphasis on team,” he explained. “I see my role as planting the flag of where we want to go, making sure that flag is in line with the mission […]
Jack Nehlig
Jack Nehlig President Phoenix Contact USA As president for the past 21 years, Jack Nehlig leads the U.S. operations of Phoenix Contact. He described his leadership style as positive, caring and strategic. “I believe in caring for your customers, your people and your mission, in being authentic, compassionate and transparent. I believe great leaders work […]
Kevin Keller
Kevin Keller Managing Director K2 Kinetics Managing director of K2 Kinetics, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Case Packing and Palletizing equipment for the food and beverage industries. Kevin Keller founded the business 11 years ago. As a leader, he is actively engaged. “I personally have a passion for learning, which fits well into our […]
Vic Grizzle
Vic Grizzle President and CEO Armstrong World Industries “I strive to be balanced and authentic, and I’m naturally an optimist, all of which pervade how I lead,” said Armstrong World Industries’ President and CEO Vic Grizzle. “I trust my people, and I want to see them and Armstrong be successful. I have a passion for growth, […]
Franklin Greiner Jr.
Franklin Greiner Jr. President Greiner Industries Inc. Franklin Greiner Jr. is president and sole owner of Greiner Industries, a company he founded in his Mount Joy garage in 1976 that has grown exponentially, serving customers from a diverse industrial and geographic area, the company website said. Within a year, he hired his first employee and […]
F. Nicholas Grasberger
F. Nicholas Grasberger Chairman and CEO Harsco Nick Grasberger joined Harsco in 2013 as CFO. He was named president and CEO the following year, and elected chairman in 2018. At the time Grasberger’s chairmanship was announced, outgoing chairman David C. Everitt said in a statement, “Nick is an outstanding leader who has been instrumental in […]