As we continue to celebrate 50 years of PSI, this month we’re highlighting the individuals whose leadership, experience, and commitment have helped shape PSI over the decades.
Our story is built on more than machines, products, and processes—it’s built on people. The dedication, talent, and loyalty of our long-standing team members have driven PSI’s growth and success. These individuals have grown with the company, adapted to change, and committed decades of their lives to building a culture of excellence. They are more than employees—they are family, and their work has laid the foundation for everything PSI continues to achieve.
“The growth and success of PSI wouldn’t be possible without the individuals who have invested years of hard work and commitment into this company. Their impact is felt across every part of our business, and we’re grateful for the role they’ve played in building PSI into what it is today.”
— Chris Litzinger, President
Tenured Team
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Jim Kriner, Plant Manager
With 49 years at PSI, Jim Kriner has been instrumental in building the backbone of our operations. Starting as a driver, Jim has worn countless hats over the years—including Glass Plant Manager, Driver Manager, and now overseeing the purchasing, rental, and maintenance of all truck and trailer equipment across PSI locations. Known for his adaptability and problem-solving mindset, Jim ensures PSI customers receive world-class service. His deep operational knowledge and reliability make him someone PSI can always count on.
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Dave Stephey, Senior Designer
Dave Stephey has spent more than 42 years turning customer needs into accurate designs and production solutions. Using specifications to develop methods and recommend materials, Dave ensures high-quality results while supporting internal teams with the tools they need to succeed. Through decades of change in the corrugated industry and at PSI, Dave’s loyalty, adaptability, and willingness to help both customers and colleagues have made him a trusted and indispensable team member.
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Jim Shipley, Designer (Connellsville)
With 39 years at PSI, Jim Shipley has played a key role in turning customer needs into effective packaging solutions. Collaborating with Sales, Vendors, Customer Service, and Production teams, he develops designs, production methods, and material recommendations that keep customers coming back. Jim’s greatest achievement is the relationships he’s built—solving problems and helping customers reach their product goals with thoughtful, dependable design.
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Dan Horn, Corporate Design Manager
Dan Horn’s 38–year career highlights creativity, leadership, and innovation. As Corporate Design Manager, he leads design teams across all plants to develop solutions that meet customer needs. His work on projects like the Corrugated Reel and CertainTeed J-Channel carton demonstrated PSI’s problem-solving expertise and helped secure major customer partnerships. One of his most impactful contributions has been standardizing design processes across all plants— matching designers to the right projects, streamlining development, and improving efficiency company-wide.
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Mike Kidd, Chief Financial Officer
For 37 years, Mike Kidd has been a steady force in PSI’s financial operations, ensuring the company has the accurate data and documents needed to grow and stay financially strong. Serving as Controller and now CFO, Mike supports employees and management alike with information critical for informed decision-making. His dedication and reliability have guided PSI through decades of growth, enabling the company to reach the next level while fostering strong relationships across the organization.
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Jack Kenenitz, Supervisor (McAdoo)
Jack began his PSI journey in 1995—the same year the McAdoo plant opened—and has spent 31 years growing with the company. From working on the production floor to advancing into Production Supervisor, Jack oversees scheduling, training, coordination, and fulfillment of orders while mentoring team members. He values PSI’s close-knit environment and considers his greatest impact to be creating stability, developing talent, and building a strong team that will continue supporting PSI’s success for years to come.
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Ray Scadden, Corporate Plant Manager
Ray Scadden’s 29-year career at PSI is a true example of growth from the ground up. He began his career on the production floor and has advanced to Corporate Plant Manager, overseeing daily operations across all manufacturing facilities. Ray serves as a vital link between Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Design. With vast knowledge of machines, products, and customers, he has trained managers, supervisors, and operators, sharing his expertise to help take PSI to the next level in the corrugated business. Ray’s dedication and experience make him one of PSI’s greatest internal success stories.
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Joy Twigg, Corporate Customer Service Manager
With 27 years at PSI, Joy Twigg ensures a balance between operational success and customer satisfaction. As Corporate Customer Service Manager, she leads a team that works closely with Sales to manage orders, updates, pricing changes, and budgets, keeping customers informed and supported. In addition, Joy serves as Project Manager for PSI’s database consolidation initiative, streamlining data from three separate plants into one system. Through this work, she collaborates with every department, strengthening cross-functional alignment and helping PSI operate more efficiently company-wide.
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Todd Ireland, Vice President of Sales (Connellsville)
Todd Ireland has spent 25 years driving growth, building relationships, and shaping PSI’s sales strategy. As VP of Sales, he develops and executes strategies to enhance customer acquisition and retention while mentoring and training sales associates. Todd has been instrumental in guiding PSI from a “traditional sheet plant” to one of the largest independent packaging manufacturers and distributors in the Eastern U.S region. He emphasizes the collaborative spirit that has fueled PSI’s success, highlighting the impact of a motivated, dedicated team working together toward shared goals.
These tenured team members have been the heart and soul of PSI for decades, proving that dedication, expertise, and a commitment to one another can turn a company into a legacy. Their impact, mentorship, and unwavering loyalty will continue to shape PSI for generations to come—and we are proud to call them our family in every sense of the word.
