John Mazuroski is promoted to the new role of executive director, uncoated and specialty products. In this new position, he will lead the company’s marketing strategy and execution in the uncoated and specialty markets.
Mazuroski brings 34 years of business development, marketing, product development and sales experience to his role, most recently as manager of new product development at Appleton Coated. In his leadership role, John also joins the Appleton Coated executive team. He reports to Ann Whalen.
Jim Bird will join Appleton Coated in the new position of product manager – uncoated and specialty products. Jim was previously employed by Appleton Coated as a sales representative in the Ohio market from 2002 until 2010. Jim reports to John Mazuroski.
Amy Ambos is promoted to the new position of product manager – inkjet products. Amy brings 26 years of experience to her role. In her most recent position - marketing specialist, publishing and inkjet - she played an important role in the company’s successful entrance into web inkjet paper while managing the role of inside sales and customer service for publishing customers. In the product manager position, Amy will have responsibility for executing on the company’s growth plan for coated and uncoated inkjet products, including defining and promoting the segment’s product and service offering. She reports to John Mazuroski.
Jenni Birkholz is appointed to the position of senior marketing specialist – publication papers and sustainability. She will serve as primary liaison for Appleton Coated book publishing customers and has responsibility for communications with customers regarding sustainability matters, as well as the coordination of the company’s important environmental certification programs. In her dual roles, she reports to Mike Baker, director publishing and Ferko Goldinger, marketing manager.
Whalen comments, “The new roles and reporting structure directly reflect Appleton Coated’s commitment to product diversification and our successful growth in uncoated and specialty markets. These business segments, including the inkjet products, require dedicated resources to continue building on our accomplishments in these markets.”
Appleton Coated is an American-owned manufacturer and distributor of coated, uncoated, specialty and technical papers sold under the Utopia® and other brand names.
