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Supported by our deeply experienced company leaders and passionate team members, Novvia Group executives are committed to delivering outstanding value and best-in-class service to customers and fostering a highly collaborative, relationship-driven corporate culture.
A veteran packaging industry executive, Ken has played a key role in leading the acquisition strategy to form Novvia’s dynamic group of companies.
He previously served as President and CEO of Mauser Packaging Solutions (formally Bway Holding, Inc.), a global leader in rigid packaging and sustainability solutions, until his retirement at the end of 2020. Over the course of his 20-year tenure at Mauser, he spearheaded the growth of the company from 10 plants and revenue of $350 million to 180 plants on five continents and $4 billion revenue.
Bringing more than 30 years of strategic leadership and operational experience with global B2B companies, Sarah became CEO of Novvia Group in May 2021, adding to her role as CEO of C.L. Smith, a leading rigid packaging manufacturer & distributor, where she served from 2017 to 2024, during which time the company achieved transformational top and bottom-line growth.
Before that, she was President of Silgan Plastics, a leading supplier of custom-designed plastic containers and closures with 19 facilities across North America. Earlier, she was with Appvion Inc., serving most recently as General Manager and Vice President, Specialty Paper & International Division. Prior to that, she led U.S. Can Corporation’s (now Ball Corporation) global growth trajectory as their Global Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Tim brings over 15 years of finance executive leadership, with a proven track record of driving results. He began his career at General Electric, rising quickly through the prestigious Corporate Audit Staff to Executive Manager before joining Baker Hughes as Executive Director to the CFO.
Tim joined Saxco in 2020 as CFO, where he led initiatives to improve profitability, optimize inventory, and expand margin across the business. Now serving as CFO of Novvia Group, Tim continues to apply his strategic insight and leadership to support growth across the organization’s diverse portfolio of packaging companies.
With over 35 years of experience in Human Resources Management and Operations, Kelly brings strength in strategy formulation and execution of business processes to her role as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Novvia Group.
She is a proven leader in all areas of Human Resources, driving employee engagement, talent management, succession planning, health and safety, employee benefits, hiring, and retention. Prior to her role at Novvia Group, she worked for 17 years as Chief Operations Officer for the C.L. Smith Company, a distributor and manufacturer of rigid packaging.
Prior to CLS, she was a Regional Director of Human Resources at United Parcel Service, responsible for both domestic and international human resources.
Jim Summerville has broad responsibilities for the integrated supply chain, including procurement, sourcing, transportation, logistics, and driving improvements in supply chain efficiencies and working capital while continuing to enhance supplier quality and delivery.
Prior to Novvia Group, Summerville served as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, for Terminix Global Holdings (f/k/a ServiceMaster), where he was responsible for end-to-end supply chain including sourcing, material planning, warehouse, distribution, transportation, real estate, and fleet. He also oversaw the Product Distribution business (Paragon) with an annual revenue of $130m.
Prior to that, he served as Group Vice President, Supply Chain at Parker Hannifin Filtration Group. Before that, Summerville spent four years at ABB EPIP Business Unit as Vice President of Global Supply Chain. He also worked at Omnimax (f/k/a Euramax a PE-sponsored Co.) and Eaton Corporation (f/k/a Cooper Industries – Course Hinds Division).
Guy Nygren is the Regional Vice President of the West Region. He graduated from Cal State in 1991 and immediately founded Rhino Container. Over the years, he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, driving it from zero to a $100 million valuation at the time of sale in December 2021.
In his tenure, Guy expertly managed both the sales and operational aspects of the business. His leadership and strategic vision were instrumental in the company’s remarkable success. Today, Guy is recognized for his exceptional management and operational skills in the container industry.
Frank Orvino, President of Inmark Life Sciences, brings over 35 years of packaging industry experience to his role. Prior to joining Inmark in 1995, Frank honed his expertise as a sales representative at Associated Paper and Raymark Containers.
Throughout his tenure at Inmark, he has held key positions, including DG Compliance, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, VP of Sales, and President. Frank has been instrumental in the development and expansion of Inmark’s global brand, particularly within the life sciences sector, where he has been actively involved since its inception. His leadership has been pivotal in driving Inmark’s growth and global operations.
JB Berry is President of the Consumer Packaging Division at Novvia Packaging Group, where he oversees Saxco International, Silver Spur, and Liquid Bottles. He leads full-service packaging solutions across industries with a focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Prior to this role, JB held key executive positions at top companies. As COO and SVP of Strategy at Optimas Solutions, he improved operational efficiency and strategic alignment. At HD Supply, as Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Sales, he drove large-scale sales initiatives and market expansion.
JB’s expertise includes supply chain, sourcing, Six Sigma, quality, strategy, acquisitions, and omnichannel marketing. He’s known for building strong teams and customer-centric cultures that deliver long-term success.
A U.S. Army veteran, JB served over 13 years as a commissioned Infantry Officer and Civil Affairs Team Leader, bringing a disciplined, mission-driven approach to leadership that continues to shape his career.