Michael K. Palmer
Mike is President of Crown Packaging, effective December 1997. Prior to his promotion to President, Mike served as the company’s Operations Manager. Mike began his career at Crown in 1990 as Sales Manager.

Mike worked as a Plant Manager for Kroger and an Operations Manager for Roadway Express prior to his employment with Crown Packaging.

A native of Ohio, Mike earned a B.S. degree from Ohio State University. Mike is a past member of APICS, the Executive Round Table, and the Inventors Society. Mike is currently a Youth Sports Coach.

Mike is a sports fanatic but especially enjoys golf and fishing.

Kathleen L. Hinders
Kathy is the Chief Financial Officer of Crown Packaging, effective February 2000. Prior to her employment with Crown Packaging, Kathy worked for two local public accounting firms and as the Controller for a local construction company.

A native of Ohio, Kathy earned a B.A. from Wright State University and a Master of Management degree from the University of Phoenix Online. Kathy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association for Operations Management (APICS). Kathy is a member of and volunteers for The Nature Conservancy.

Kathy enjoys hiking and biking.

Anthony J. Xidas
Tony is the Vice President of National Accounts for Crown Packaging, effective April 2007. Tony served as Operations Manager and Sales Manager for Crown Packaging prior to his recent promotion. Tony began his career with Crown in 1993.

Tony also worked as the Admissions Director of the Dayton Academy and worked as a sales representative for Micros Control Systems and Data Transaction Corporation.

A native of Ohio, Tony earned his B.S. from Ohio State University. Tony currently volunteers for the Miamisburg Youth Baseball Program and the Greek Orthodox Church.

Tony enjoys boating and skiing.

Michael A. Bailey
Mike is an Operations Manager at Crown Packaging, effective April 2001. Mike was a Production Manager for AmeriWater prior to joining Crown and served for two years as Director of Operations for PDM Systems. Mike worked for Pitney Bowes/Monarch Marking for 29 years, serving as a General Supervisor for the last six years of his tenure.

Mike served in the U. S. Army for three years.

Mike is currently a member of Crown Packaging’s Safety Committee and served on the ISO Transition Team. Mike is a past member of Monarch Marking’s Human Resource Council and APICS. Mike is a coach for the Miamisburg Select Basketball program. Mike is a Certified IS) 9001:2000 Internal Auditor.

Mike enjoys coaching, NASCAR, and golfing.

Johanna F. Priaulx
Jody is an Operations Manager at Crown Packaging, effective May 2005. Prior to this assignment, Jody held the position of Director of Quality and Engineering and Packaging Coordinator. Prior to her tenure at Crown, Jody was the Program/Customer Liaison for Webster West Packaging and the Administrative Manager for Pyramid Paper Products.

A native of Ohio, Jody earned her B.S. degree from Ohio State University. Jody has also attended training sessions related to PFEMAs, Six Sigma Problem Reporting and Resolution, and Label Error Proofing. Jody is also a Certified ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor.

Jody enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering with church service groups, gardening, and antiquing.

Amy E. Gearing
Amy became Crown’s Sales Manager in September 2005 after working for Crown for five years as a Sales Representative and Customer Service Supervisor. Prior to her employment at Crown, Amy worked as a Supervisor at Key Bank and as a Supervisor at Star Rent-A-Car.

Amy is currently pursuing a degree in business management. Amy served on Crown’s ISO Transition Team.

Amy enjoys watching her son participate in swim meets, volunteering on several church committees, and running in local charitable events.