Julie Graverson, who has more than 40 years of experience in the paper industry, will retire from Sellars Absorbent Materials at the end of October. She has been with the company for the past decade, most recently serving as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
“Julie has been an amazing leader whose work ethic, character, and abilities are exemplary,” says Tom Sellars, CEO of Sellars. “She truly cares about our people and the business. She will be deeply missed.
Graverson joined Sellars in 2016 as Vice President of Supply Chain. She subsequently served as Vice President of Operations before assuming the role of COO.
Throughout her career, she has developed extensive knowledge of nearly every operational aspect of the away-from-home towel and tissue market. Her experience spans several areas, including paper mill operations, quality, training, and purchasing.
Before joining Sellars, Graverson was part of the senior management and ownership team at National Tissue, where she contributed to the company’s significant growth and subsequent successful sale.
PLANNED LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
In early October, Sellars announced the appointment of Wade Kemnitz as the company’s new President and COO. His arrival is part of a planned succession process ahead of Graverson’s retirement.
Kemnitz brings extensive management experience in paper manufacturing. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of BiOrigin Specialty Products, a manufacturer of high-performance paper and tissue products that also supplies Sellars.
