Tom Kell Retire from Great Northern Corp
- Published: August 20, 2006, By pffc-online.com
APPLETON, WI—Tom Kell, executive VP of Great Northern Corp.'s packaging operations in Chippewa Falls, WI, has retired after a 32-year career in the industry. Kell and his brother, John, sold the family-owned Kell Container to Great Northern Corp. in 2004.
"When the Kell brothers joined us in 2004, they brought with them not only a highly successful and long-standing business operation but also their strong entrepreneurial skills, energy, and vision," says William Raaths, CEO of Great Northern Corp. "We wish Tom the very best in his retirement and are grateful to him and his brother for the valuable contributions they have made to our company."
Rick Gates has been promoted to from VP of manufacturing to fill the vacancy created by Kell's retirement.
