10 Graphic Packaging engineering leaders
Rusty Miller, SVP, Engineering and Technology at Graphic Packaging International, opens this list of Graphic Packaging engineering leaders, who also include directors of engineering, engineering and technology, European engineering and reliability. A reader can learn how engineering leaders work at Graphic Packaging from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Dale Baker
LinkedInExperience: European Engineering Director · Graphic Packaging International
Dale Baker has been European Engineering Director at Graphic Packaging International since March 2014, based in Bristol, England. Dale Baker was CI Manager at Graphic Packaging International from 2006 to 2014, a Service manager at Riverwood International from 2002 to 2005 and a Design Engineer at Adco Packaging from 1999 to 2002.
Daman Holland
LinkedInExperience: Director of Reliability · Graphic Packaging International
Daman Holland has been Director of Reliability at Graphic Packaging International since April 2026, based in West Monroe, Louisiana, a role the listing places in engineering. Daman Holland was Engineering Manager at Graphic Packaging International from 2023 to 2026, Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent there from 2020 to 2023 and Front End E&I Superintendent at Packaging Corporation of America from 2019 to 2020.
David Martín Garmilla
LinkedInExperience: Director técnico · Graphic Packaging International - Europe
David Martín Garmilla has been Director técnico at Graphic Packaging International - Europe since October 2020, based in the Greater Santander area of Spain, and the profile headline reads Director técnico en Graphic Packaging International - Europe. David Martín Garmilla was Técnico de Calidad at Graphic Packaging International from 2007 to 2020.
Joe Peterson
LinkedInExperience: Director Engineering · Graphic Packaging International
Joe Peterson is Director Engineering at Graphic Packaging International, a current role whose start date the listing does not show, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Joe Peterson was Eng Mgr at MeadWestvaco (MWV) from 2004 to 2011, and the listing shows no other roles on the profile.
John Caston
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Engineering and Reliability · Graphic Packaging International
John Caston is a former Vice President - Engineering and Reliability at Graphic Packaging International, a role held from 2013 to 2022, based in Shelbyville, Michigan. John Caston was Vice President/Director - Operations at Graphic Packaging International from 2006 to 2012, a Plant Manager there from 2001 to 2006 and Engineering and Maintenance Manager at James River Corporation from 1995 to 2001.
Ralph Daniel (Dan) Mize
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director of Engineering · Graphic Packaging International
Ralph Daniel (Dan) Mize is a former Sr. Director of Engineering at Graphic Packaging International, a role held from 2021 to 2023, based in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Ralph Daniel (Dan) Mize was VP of Packaging Operations, North America at RR Donnelley from 2018 to 2021, Director, Region Converting Operations at Elopak, Inc. from 2006 to 2016 and Regional Operations Manager at International Paper from 1989 to 2005.
Rich Townley
LinkedInExperience: VP, Engineering and Technology · Graphic Packaging International
Rich Townley is a former VP, Engineering and Technology at Graphic Packaging International, a role held from 2019 to 2024, based in Waco, Texas. Rich Townley has been Vice President and Resident Mill Manager at Waco, TX Mill at Graphic Packaging International since November 2024 and was Director, Engineering Services there from 2014 to 2019.
Rusty Miller
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Engineering and Technology · Graphic Packaging International
Rusty Miller has been SVP, Engineering and Technology at Graphic Packaging International since February 2018, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the profile headline reads SVP Mill Division Engineering and Technology at Graphic Packaging International. Rusty Miller was VP and Mill Manager at Graphic Packaging International from 2000 to 2023.
Stephen Reynolds
LinkedInExperience: Director of Engineering · Graphic Packaging International
Stephen Reynolds has been Director of Engineering at Graphic Packaging International since January 2025, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the listing also shows a Sr. Engineering Manager role there held since October 2021. Stephen Reynolds was Engineering Manager at Graphic Packaging International from 2013 to 2021 and a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Superior Essex from 2005 to 2013.
Wade Quirk
LinkedInExperience: Director, Engineering & Technology · Graphic Packaging International
Wade Quirk has been Director, Engineering & Technology at Graphic Packaging International since May 2025, based in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Wade Quirk was Senior Capital Projects Manager at Sylvamo from 2022 to 2025 and Senior EPC Project Manager at Ilim Group from 2012 to 2022, and the profile describes leading cross functional teams in international and domestic environments.
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