Clearwater Paper Announces New Pulp and Paperboard Leader

SPOKANE, Wash. (News release) -- Clearwater Paper Corporation announced a key divisional executive appointment. Effective October 1, 2018, Steve Bowden is named senior vice president and general manager of the pulp and paperboard division.

"Steve truly exemplifies our core values and brings to Clearwater Paper his extensive experience in the print, packaging, and paperboard manufacturing businesses," said Linda K. Massman, president and chief executive officer. "I am confident that with Steve's leadership, we will continue to strengthen our position as a leading manufacturer of high-quality paperboard while continuing our focus on operational efficiencies."

Before joining Clearwater Paper, Mr. Bowden was the president of the America's food and beverage division for Multi-Color. He also held key leadership roles at International Paper, including the executive vice president of marketing and strategy for xpedx, formally an International Paper division, and mill manager for the company's Augusta, Georgia, coated paperboard facility. Mr. Bowden received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and completed executive programs at Louisiana State University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Clearwater Paper Announces New Pulp and Paperboard Leader

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