Brian Votaw is a highly experienced and educated professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Georgia Southern University. With over 35 years of experience in the packaging industry, Brian has developed a strong skillset in finance, sales, business development, and marketing. After completing his education, Brian began his packaging career in 1986 as a Plant Accountant & Controller at Cadillac Packaging Company, then moving into Sales, Marketing, and Director of Sales. In 2003, He went on to work for Master Packaging/Star Packaging Corp. as a VP of Sales and Business Development Manager and later as Director of Sales & Marketing. where he oversaw all sales and marketing activities for the company. In 2012, Brian joined The InterFlex Group (through the acquisition of Star) as a Sales & Business Development Manager, where he was responsible for developing new business opportunities and products and maintaining relationships with existing clients. In 2015 He joined Jet Packaging Group as Exec. VP of Sales. During his time at Jet Packaging Group, Brian successfully grew the company's sales. product offerings, and expanded its client base. Brian retired from Jet Packaging Group in 2024/ Brian's extensive knowledge of the packaging industry and his strong financial, sales and marketing skills have made him a valuable asset to every company he has worked for. He is a results-driven professional who is dedicated to achieving success for both his clients and his employers.

Brian Votaw

Retired - Executive VP Sales & Business Development in the Flexible Packaging Industry

About

Education

Georgia Southern University

BBA, Accounting / January, 1982

Experience

Consultant, Flexible Packaging / April, 2024 — Present

Retired from JPG. Open to consulting and assisting all all aspects of Flexible Packaging including sales development, business development, product development, management, pricing, budgeting and material sourcing and specs.

Jet Packaging Group

Sales & Business Develoment / January, 2024 — April, 2024

VP of Sales / June, 2015 — April, 2024

Sales Manager / June, 2015 — March, 2023

Manage Jet Printing sales force, develop new sales growth opportunities, markets, products, and applications. Provide Technical assistance and lead product development. Serve in Senior leadership role for company and as an active member of the Board of Directors.

The InterFlex Group

Sales & Business Development Manager / October, 2012 — June, 2015

- New business development, innvovations, and product development of flexible packaging solutions. - Direct Sales and Broker Sales reports and responsibility - Direct National Accounts management including National Brands and Major CPG companies

Star Packaging Corp.

Business Development Manager / June, 2011 — November, 2012

Responsible for flexible packaging product development, new packaging concepts, new business development, and assisting the sales force to develop & close business.

Director of Sales & Marketing / January, 2010 — June, 2011

Master Packaging

VP Sales & Marketing / February, 2003 — November, 2009

Cadillac Products Packaging Co

Sales/Director of Sales / January, 1987 — January, 2003

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