Global paper manufacturer names area executive CEO

BRADENTON — Gardner, Mass.-based Seaman Paper Co. has named Bradenton resident Ken Winterhalter its CEO.

Winterhalter was also appointed to the company's board of directors. He joins Seaman Paper with global leadership experience in paper manufacturing, converting and distribution operations, according to a statement. 

Most recently, Winterhalter served as CEO and president of Twin Rivers Paper Co. Prior to that, he was CEO and president of National Envelope as well as president of U.S. Operations for Unisource Worldwide.

“We feel extremely fortunate to have Ken join Seaman at such an important time in our company’s history,” says Board of Directors Chairman George Jones in the statement. “Seaman’s growth over the last decade has necessitated that we strengthen our ability to manage and optimize both operational and financial performance. Ken’s demonstrated ability to build sustainable businesses while simultaneously delivering operational efficiencies and market growth will help to successfully position the company for the future.”

Current Seaman ownership, including Jamie Jones Sr. and George Jones, will continue to work with Winterhalter as active mentors, advisers and board members.

“I feel blessed to be joining such an historic, family-owned organization," says Winterhalter in the statement. "The ‘people’ values and growth orientation in which they operate are entirely consistent with my core beliefs. I am thrilled to lead the organization through this exciting transition period.”

Seaman Paper is a global manufacturer of lightweight specialty tissue papers. The family-owned company has been making paper in Massachusetts since 1946. Over the last decade, Seaman Paper has grown both domestic and global manufacturing operations.