Orchids also announced that Jeffrey S. Schoen has been elected by the Board to succeed Mr. Snyder as President and CEO of the Company, effective November 8, 2013.
Mr. Schoen has been a Director of Orchids since 2007 and Chairman of the Board since May 2013. Prior to serving as a Director of Orchids, Mr. Schoen served as Executive Vice President of Cumberland Swan, Inc., a private label manufacturer of personal care products, from 2002 through 2006. From 1999 through 2002, Mr. Schoen was employed by Paragon Trade Brands, a private label manufacturer of disposable diapers and training pants, last serving as Vice President of Operations.
Effective November 4, 2013, Mr. Schoen resigned from his role as Chairman of the Board, but he continues to serve as a Director. Steven R. Berlin succeeds Mr. Schoen as the new Chairman of the Board.
On behalf of the Board, Mr. Berlin stated, "The Board is excited to have Jeff Schoen assume the role of President and CEO of Orchids. Jeff is a strong leader and a talented executive, and his extensive knowledge of Orchids and the industry uniquely qualify him to lead the Company going forward."
Orchids Paper Products Company is an integrated manufacturer of tissue paper products serving the at home private label consumer market. From its operations in northeast Oklahoma, the Company produces a full line of tissue products, including paper towels, bathroom tissue and paper napkins, to serve the value through premium quality market segments.
