PLASTICS Industry Association Announces 2025 Promotions

Washington, D.C.—  The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced a series of promotions, effective at the start of 2025, in addition to its announcement of recent promotions and hires within the Executive Leadership Team. These appointments reinforce the association’s commitment to protecting, promoting, and growing the plastics industry across the entire supply chain.

“I’m excited to recognize these well-earned promotions within our team at PLASTICS,” said PLASTICS President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. “As we begin the new year, I’m confident this group will remain committed to representing the full supply chain of our industry, providing exceptional value to our members, and working towards a truly sustainable plastics industry.”

PLASTICS is proud to announce the following promotions:

  • Anthony DiGrado – Director, Public Affairs
  • Camille Gallo – Director, Communications & Media
  • Erin Hass – Senior Director, Strategic Alliances
  • Leslie Jutte – Senior Director, Industry Engagement (Processors)
  • Hiruy Kihishen – Director, Finance
  • Heather Nortz – Senior Manager, Sustainability & Materials
  • Whitney Taveras – Senior Director, Industry Engagement (Equipment)

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $519 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.