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Mary Pence joins Arpac as Director of Marketing

Arpac, original equipment manufacturer and integrator of end-of-line packaging solutions, has announced that Mary Pence has joined the organization as the new Director of Marketing.

Pence's experience includes more than 10 years of web design and development, integrated marketing, branding, and communications.  As Marketing Director, she will work closely with executive staff and the marketing team in support of Arpac's sales, business development and branding goals through strategic marketing, communications and public relations programs.

"We are really excited to have someone of Mary's caliber joining the Arpac team," said Rick Allegretti, President. "Her experience with branding & building visibility with target audiences, are a great fit for Arpac, and we look forward to her creative leadership defining the next evolution of our brand."

Gary Ehmka, Vice President of Sales and Marketing added, "Mary's wealth of experience and talent across a broad range of digital and traditional media will be instrumental in helping Arpac meet and exceed our market goals- we are delighted to have her on board."

Pence, previously served as National Marketing & Creative Director at Trainor Glass Company, and Marketing/Creative Services Manager for Smurfit-Stone.

 

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