Sales Team
Specialty Paper Sales Team
Matthew G. Stapleton
Vice President and General Manager Specialty Papers
Having joined Catalyst in 1999, Matt Stapleton is responsible for sales to our retail insert customers as well as management of our uncoated product lines at our Powell River and Elk Falls mills. He has extensive experience in various sales management positions with a number of leading paper companies. "My goal is to meet the needs of our customers from the time they order the paper until it is run through the press." Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The United States Naval Academy. Matt is based in Seattle.
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206-838-2005 |
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Ken Brar
Sales Operations Manager Specialty Papers
Ken Brar has been providing solid strategic and financial insight since joining the company more than 20 years ago. Starting as an accountant with Crown Paper, Ken progressed to various finance roles at the Elk Falls mill before moving into strategic planning and then sales and marketing in the corporate office. As sales operations manager for specialties, Ken oversees the development of new sales opportunities and plays a key connecting role between sales, customer service, supply chain and manufacturing. Ken is based in Richmond.
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Retail Insert Sales Team
Dale Band
Director Specialty Paper Sales
Dale Band joined Catalyst in 2002, and for the last two years has managed our newsprint and specialty sales in Canada. Dale came to us from Voyus Canada where he served as general manager of the company's British Columbia region. His previous sales experience includes roles with Kimberly Clark and Xerox Canada. Dale completed his undergraduate studies at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and is based in Chicago.
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630-363-1323 |
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Chris Trittenbass
Sales Manager Specialty Paper Sales
Since joining Catalyst in 2000, Chris has held several positions in containerboard and newsprint sales. Before Chris came to Catalyst he was responsible for containerboard movements through Catalyst's primary distribution centre, Sylvan Distribution. Chris brings to his role an excellent understanding of how to service our customers. His logistics and customer service background are definite assets as our customers demand excellence in service. Chris holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of British Columbia and is based in Seattle.
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206-838-2075 |
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Steven D. Wareham
Director Specialty Paper Sales
As Director Specialty Sales, Steve Wareham works closely with our customers in the U.S. Midwest to ensure they arrive at the paper solutions that best fit their needs. He brings more than a decade of paper experience to his position, much of it focused on specialty paper sales. Steve holds a master of science in management with a marketing/strategy concentration from Purdue University and a bachelor of business from Western Illinois University. He is based in Illinois.
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217-483-8770 |
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James Hardt
Director Specialty Paper Sales
James Hardt joined Catalyst in 1997. He has held various roles within the company and began selling Catalyst's paper products in April 2004. James has over two decades of printing and paper experience and is now responsible for managing sales solutions to retail insert customers. James completed his undergraduate studies at Mercer University in Atlanta, Ga. and is now based in Seattle.
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206-838-2012 |
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Magazine and Catalogue Sales Team
James J. Wright
Director Specialty Paper Sales
Jim Wright knows paper from both sides, having worked with printing companies for 13 years in pressroom, production and plant manager positions, prior to moving into paper sales in 1994. Now with Catalyst, Jim focuses on matching the right paper solutions to the needs of our magazine and catalogue customers. He is based in California.
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209-830-1343 |
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209-601-8212 |
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Newspaper Publisher Sales Team
Jim Bayles
Vice-President and General Manager Newsprint, International and Containerboard
Jim Bayles leads Catalyst's newsprint, international sales and containerboard teams, which are responsible for global sales for all of the company's product lines. Jim has more than 25 years of paper sales experience in the U.S., Canada and international markets and is well respected in the groundwood paper industry. Jim was previously director of international sales for Pacifica Papers.
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John Moler
Director Newsprint Sales
Newsprint sales director John Moler has more than 20 years of experience selling and servicing the printing and publishing industry. Having worked with some of North America's largest paper manufacturers and distributors, he has a successful record of helping customers meet their product and service goals. "It's great to be part of an organization laser-focused on meeting the needs of the customer. Catalyst has the talent, motivation and manufacturing complex to make it happen." John is located in our Long Beach location.
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562-706-0956 |
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John Plouffe
Director National Accounts Newsprint Sales
With more than 25 years of key account and sales management experience in the industry and a diverse background in both sales and operations, John truly understands the business from "end to end". Having held positions in newsprint as well as the specialties areas, John is amply familiar with a wide range of paper grades. "I am excited and proud to be part of this team — truly impressed with the high-quality people. I just believe we are a world-class company — well equipped to provide superior products and services to our customers." John is based in Chicago.
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630-810-1318 |
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630-605-5843 |
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630-969-5164 |
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Mark Petersen
Director Newsprint Sales
Since 1986 Mark has experienced every facet of the paper industry — from paper converting, printing, customer service, production planning, customer service and supervision to logistics and sales. "While only four of my 20 Catalyst years have been specifically in newsprint, most of the principles of producing paper and selling it to a customer remain the same. Most of the process is about making what customers need and value and getting it to them as promised. Our value equation is quite simple — to be the preferred supplier and give the customer the best all-round value."
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206-838-2022 |
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Linda Champigny
Sales Operations Manager Newsprint and Directory Papers
Linda has held several positions within the sales and marketing group since she joined Catalyst Paper (then Fletcher Challenge Canada) in 1989. She first worked in customer service, then moved to newsprint sales and specialty paper sales in Canada and Australia. In 2001 Linda became sales operations manager for directory and newspaper publishers. She is based in Richmond.
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Directory Sales Team
Paul Gordon
Vice President and General Manager Directory Papers
Paul Gordon is the leader of Catalyst's directory team, with well over 30 years of experience in the paper business. Beginning his career with Crown Zellerbach in 1974, Paul has sold everything — from waxed paper to coffee filter paper to linerboard. His responsibilities now include managing Catalyst’s telephone directory business. With an exceptional track record, Paul brings a solid mix of leadership, knowledge and experience to the team. "I am proud of the accomplishments we have enjoyed in transforming our company into a true industry leader. We are now recognized as the preferred supplier and honoured by the trust our customers place in us. I am looking forward to continuing to build on the momentum we have established and improving every aspect of our offerings." Paul is based in Texas.
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Linda Champigny
Sales Operations Manager Newsprint and Directory Papers
Linda has held several positions within the sales and marketing group since she joined Catalyst Paper (then Fletcher Challenge Canada) in 1989. She first worked in customer service, then moved to newsprint sales and specialty paper sales in Canada and Australia. In 2001 Linda became sales operations manager for directory and newspaper publishers. She is based in Richmond.
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White Top Linerboard Sales Team
Jim Bayles
Vice-President and General Manager Newsprint, International and Containerboard
Jim Bayles leads Catalyst's newsprint, international sales and containerboard teams, which are responsible for global sales for all of the company's product lines. Jim has more than 25 years of paper sales experience in the U.S., Canada and international markets and is well respected in the groundwood paper industry. Jim was previously director of international sales for Pacifica Papers.
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Hamish Doughty
Director Containerboard
Hamish assumed his position as director, containerboard in September 2005. He first joined Catalyst as director, international sales in 2003 following several years of sales experience in the medical products area and as a consultant with RLG International in Canada and Australia. He is based in Richmond.
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604-247-4408 |
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Andreas Kammenos
Sales Operations Manager International Paper, Pulp and Containerboard
Andreas Kammenos' education and previous background as sales operations manager for specialties and directory make him uniquely qualified for his current role. Andreas started in the paper industry in 1995, working closely with customers in Fletcher Challenge Canada's Customer Support and Development group. He holds a bachelor of business administration from Simon Fraser University, with concentrations in accounting, marketing and international business. Andreas is based in Richmond.
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Pulp Sales Team
Peter Hart
Vice-President and General Manager Pulp Sales
Peter's industry experience spans both pulp and paper. He started with British Columbia Forest Products in 1984 first as a newsprint sales representative for the Canadian market, and then overseas. Sixteen years later, he moved into pulp sales for the European market, became sales director in 2001 and vice-president in 2005. "We have an excellent network of international agents and many long-term, loyal customers. The association I have with these people has made my transition to the pulp side of the business a most enjoyable experience."
Sally Chan
Director Pulp Sales
She is based in Richmond.
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