Myers Industries, Inc. Announces Board Appointments
February 16, 2021 at 07:30 am EST
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Myers Industries, Inc. announced that Yvette Dapremont Bright, current president of Brighter Horizon Foundation, and Jeffrey Kramer, current Chief Executive Officer of Schweitzer-Mauduit International have been appointed to Myers Industries’ Board of Directors effective February 12, 2021. Ms. Dapremont Bright recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross where she was the first woman and business leader of color to have responsibility for the Commercial and Medicare P&Ls, with revenues exceeding $6 billion. Dr. Kramer joined Schweitzer-Mauduit International in May 2017, where he successfully transformed the Company to positive organic growth, while significantly increasing operating margins and expanding strategic options. Previously, Dr. Kramer was the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of J.A.M. Distributing, which was acquired by Brenntag in 2016.
Myers Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of a range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. It is also a distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and under-vehicle service industry in the United States. It operates through two segments. The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable containers that are used repeatedly. Its products include pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers, and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. The Distribution Segment is engaged in the distribution of tools, equipment and supplies used for tire servicing, wheel, and automotive under-vehicle service on passenger, heavy truck, and off-road vehicles and the manufacturing of tire repair materials and custom rubber. It also manufactures composite matting ground protection for industrial applications.