MEET OUR TEAM

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Jeanine is the New Business and Strategic Territory Development Manager whose role quickly changed to include Marketing, Sales Trainer, Recruiting, and Vendor Relations.

She has been in sales and marketing for 36 years and Sales Training for 16 years.  Solution-based selling is what she excels at.  Sales training has allowed for personal and professional growth within each of her roles.

Traveling is a healthy addiction for Jeanine.  She also loves the mountains, horseback riding and spending time with her family.

She has two favorite quotes:

“Take vacations – go on as many as you can – you can always make money.  You can’t always make memories.”

“I travel because I’d rather look back at life, saying “I can’t believe I did that” instead of “if only I had.”

Jeanine has a passion for helping people in as many ways as she can.  She has a can-do, no-nonsense, let’s get it done attitude.  If she doesn’t know the way, she will find a way.

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Tracy Farley is a Regional Account Coordinator that handles parts of the East Coast and Canada.

She has been with Empire for just over 15 years and previously worked in the industry for 3 years as well as several years of customer service background.

Tracy has a BA in Communications from the University of Buffalo.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, crafting, spending time with family and organizing local charitable donations.

Tracy believes in finding the best solutions and value for her clients while providing top notch service.

Dan’s main focus is to develop new strategic business in Eastern USA/Ontario and Quebec (Canada).  He has worked for Empire for 35+ years.

Dan is a graduate from SUNY of Oswego and did some post-graduate work in Business at Syracuse University and has attended training programs throughout his packaging career.

Daniel is an avid ski instructor and taught Special Olympics.  He enjoys spending time with his family at summer camp in 1000 islands.  He also donates his time for special needs people.

Best Motto “ Never give up until the mission is accomplished and customer is satisfied.”

“You can do that?”  is one of Anne’s favorite responses from her clients.   It means she has helped them take their concept into a viable possibility and we are about to embark on a journey to a packaging solution.

With her 30+ years of packaging industry experience, she considers herself an ambassador between brand owners and the talents and ingenuity of our staff and partners.

As Director of Strategic Initiatives,  her focus is marrying imagination with pioneering technologies and engineering know-how to create solutions that are commercially viable and unique to the industry.

Her spare time is treasured so when she has it, it is spent with family and friends.

“You can’t use up creativity.  The more you use the more you have.”  Maya Angelou

Anne’s projects drive her to blend creativity, tenacity, and experience to help drive them from concept to successful competition.

Kevin Curtin is a 25-year veteran of the packaging industry who has expertise in all areas of the consumer market.  Not only has Kevin been instrumental in some well know Pharmaceutical brand development projects, he has driven the packaging success from many familiar brands currently on the Market.

Starting his career as the Marketing Research Specialist, Kevin quickly moved on to successfully create, with the assistance of the internal packaging team, a scholarship program with Rochester Institute of Technology.  This program is still active today, linking future packaging engineers with well-known brands building visibility.

Kevin then took over the South Eastern Region as the Business Development Director and Sales Manager.  During Kevin’s tenure, he worked with such notable clients as Hawaiian Tropic, Sun Bum becoming a go-to in the sun care industry.

After a short sabbatical, Kevin returned to Empire to open the first regional offices in California, servicing all the West Coast.

Kevin’s perseverance and dedication to his clients and customers is an attribute that is reflected in every aspect of his career.

Tymothy Takacs, Regional Sales Manager, handles all sales for the Ohio / Michigan / and Western PA area.

Tymothy has been with Empire for 4 years. Prior to that, he worked as a Marketing Consultant for a national marketing and advertising company and has over 10 years in professional sales experience.

Tymothy graduated from Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania with a B.A in New Media Communications. While at Mercyhurst he played 4 years of Division II Football and was part of the University’s only Championship winning team in 2010.

Tymothy loves to play sports in local pick-up leagues and snowboards in the winter. His favorite hobby is traveling!

Tymothy is devoted to providing great customer service and wants to have a personal connection with each of his customers. He makes himself available at any time for his customers and makes sure they know they can call him whenever they need help or need questions answered.

Andy services the Buffalo, Rochester NY, the northeast, and Ontario Canada areas, and he specializes in custom and stock packaging for your brand and everyday use.

Andy has been with Empire for three years, prior to that he spent years in advertising and technology sales.  Andy has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College.

In his spare time, Andy enjoys hunting, playing blackjack, and spending time with his wife Brittney and his two kids Weston and Remington.

Andy has always thrived when it comes to challenging and managing expectations.  Relationship building is an important part of the way he operates and always chooses to work extremely hard for his customers all while providing the best experience for them.

Andy is always willing to go to bat for his customers, providing the best price, customer service, and setting the right expectations.

Andy enjoys helping his clients understand market trends and where they can grow their business.  EmpireECMO has been helping customers for over 100 years, and Andy’s goal is to continue to grow with the company and help as many people as possible with their rigid packaging needs.

Lori is the Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic area.

Lori graduated from Georgian Court University and holds a MA. Lori entered sales in 2012 after making a career change and has been with Empire Emco since 2018.

Her goals are to offer customers solutions surrounding costs, lead times, sourcing, design, and engineering. She specifically enjoys projects with a sustainability focus.

Lori believes the desire for lifelong learning leads to growth, success, and happiness both professionally and personally. 

In her spare time, Lori can be found in the kitchen cooking and baking or spending time with two daughters.

Gordon Bruner is a Regional Sales Manager within the Western Region, with a primary focus on Texas.  With over a decade of sales experience, including five years specializing in Flexible Packaging and Digital Printing, Gordon adds yet another element to our packaging expertise.

Gordon holds a dual MBA from Southern Illinois University and the Grenoble  Ecole De Management in Grenoble, France.

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Gordon equips packaging clients with leading-edge market insights and supports them in bringing bold, creative projects to life.

Outside of work, Gordon enjoys quality time with his wife and daughter, as well as connecting with friends and family across Texas and Mexico. When not on the road, you’ll often find him hiking in the Texas heat, staying active at the gym, or crafting healthy, homemade meals for his family.

Susan Meyer, Executive Assistant, handles special projects, travel & event arrangements, and monitors resin/cost changes and trends.

Susan has been with the company for 25 years.  Previously, she was an administrative assistant and financial analyst for a national hand cleaner manufacturer and worked at a CPA firm.

She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a B.S. in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting.

Her favorite pastime is spending time with her family (especially her granddaughter) and she enjoys baking.

Susan loves the challenge of a new project and working with a great group of people – her Empire family.  She’s a firm believer in doing what you love and loving what you do.

Danielle (aka Dani) supports Dan Roundy’s accounts in the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Canadian regions.

Dani has been with the company for 25+ years and has worked in many different roles over this time.

In her spare time, Dani enjoys running, hiking, and traveling to her son’s sporting events.  As well as being an animal rights advocate and caring for 2 rescue dogs.

She is “inspired most by people who stand up for those that cannot speak for themselves, and are fearless in what they believe in”.

Dani loves to see the customer’s final package after the source and design element of the process.  To see it all come together as a complete product on the store shelf is why we do what we do!

Deanne Andolina is the Western Regional Account Coordinator, supporting Kevin Curtin.  Dee handles daily operations & order processing.  She liaisons between customers & manufacturers, pushing to make sure things stay on point from start to finish.  She will jump in & take on whatever task is needed to finish the job.

Deanne has been with the company for over 20 yrs.  Prior to this she worked for a national haircare company.

She recently relocated from Corp all the way across the country to support the company’s expansion.

Deanne’s most favorite things are spoiling her pets, hanging out with family & friends, & devouring books.

One of Deanne’s favorite quotes is do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

What keeps Deanne going is that she gets satisfaction out of helping people out & making them happy.

Tracy Sheldon is the Regional Account Coordinator for the Ohio, Michigan, and Western PA area.  She is the liaison between customers and suppliers.

Tracy has been with Empire for 3 years starting in expediting and was quickly promoted to Regional Account Coordinator.  Prior to that worked in the Retail atmosphere for 20+ years.

Tracy is fondly referred to as “smiley” as she always has a smile on her face.

Tracy loves spending time with her family. Her favorite hobby is photography.

Christine supports Dan Roundy, handling the Eastern Part of the United States and parts of the Mid-West and South.  

Christine has been with Empire-EMCO for 37+  years. 

Her children are her life and very proud of them both.  In her spare time, Christine likes to go on hiking adventures.

Christine is very passionate about getting the best possible package system for our customers, along with the best possible pricing.

Kathy Lorenz, Regional Account Coordinator for Southeast U.S.

She has been with Empire for 26 years. She can help source new packaging and will personally handle your orders to make sure you get the best pricing and timely delivery.

During Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl season one of her customers nicknamed her Patrick Mahomes of Packaging.  Let her help your team succeed!

Liz is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Regional Account Coordinator at Empire EMCO. With a rich background in the building and wireless industries, Liz brings a wealth of experience and a keen eye for detail to her role.

Outside of work, Liz cherishes spending quality time with her husband and their two daughters, whom she considers her greatest achievement. She enjoys playing pinochle, watching football and college basketball/football, and cheering for the Buffalo Bills and Kansas State Wildcats. Liz loves hanging out with family and friends, and supporting her children in their various activities and games. She lives by her favorite quote, “Everything happens for a reason,” which reflects her positive and resilient outlook on life.

Mia is a dedicated wife, mother of two wonderful children, Mason and Evalie, and an avid happiness enthusiast. She currently excels as a Regional Account Coordinator for Empire Emco, bringing with her 12 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry where she supported a diverse array of customer needs with precision and care. Mia considers her family her greatest achievement and cherishes every moment spent with them. When she’s not working, you can find her enjoying the serene beauty of Northern Michigan or creating cherished memories with her loved ones. She lives by the motto, “If there is a will, there is a way,” which perfectly encapsulates her positive and determined spirit.