Meet the Staff

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Kevin Florence

Kevin Florence, President & CEO

Kevin Florence is the President and Chief Executive Officer of General Paper Goods Company and Genflex. He has served in this position since acquiring ownership of the company with his brother Jeffrey in 1999. Kevin started with the company as a sales associate in 1979. Today Kevin is responsible for the oversight of the company’s financial performance, leading the company’s corporate strategy, and providing the resources and direction necessary to achieve the company’s long term objectives.

Additionally, Kevin currently serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for AFFLINK, a national sales and marketing organization serving distributors across North America.

Jeff Florence

Jeffrey Florence, Executive Vice President

Jeffrey Florence is the Executive Vice President of General Paper Goods Company and Genflex. He began his career with the company in 1980 as a Field Sales Associate and ascended to the position of Executive Vice President as he and his brother completed the acquisition of the company in 1999. Jeff continues to focus his attention on managing the key relationships with many of the company’s largest clients.

David Shivers

David Shivers, Vice President/General Manager

David Shivers is Vice President and General Manager of General Paper Goods Company. He has served in this position since joining the company in 1998. David is responsible for oversight of the company’s Administrative, Accounting, Banking, IT Systems, Networks, Human Resources, Safety, Facility and Property Management Functions.

Chuck Worley

Chuck Worley, Director of Sales and Marketing

Chuck joined General Paper Goods Company in the fall 2008, with a long history of sales and sales management roles with Corporate Express, M&M/Mars, and Pfizer Laboratories. With his experience he has created sales process disciplines and synergies that have led to significant sales and profitability gains. He continues to create and expand our market segments and the strategies to lead us into the future.

Shawn Hendrix

Shawn Hendrix, Production Manager

Shawn Hendrix is the Production Manager of Genflex. He has nearly 20 years of flexo printing experience, most recently as general manager at WS Packaging Group. He earned a bachelor degree in science and printing technology from Georgia Southern University.

Richard Cheney

Rich Cheney, Director of Purchasing and Logistics Management, Genflex

Richard joined Genflex in 1996. Over the years he has served in various positions including Purchasing Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Inventory Control Manager. Richard became the Plant Manager in March of 2011 and was responsible for management of the company’s labeling/converting division. He oversaw all of the daily functions of Genflex, including managing the production employees, and raw materials procurement. In 2016 he became the Director of Purchasing and Logistics Management.

Barbara Geiger

Barbara Geiger, Controller

As Controller of GPG, Barbara is responsible for the daily corporate procedures involving billing, payables, operational costing and the accuracy of the financial reporting. Barbara joined the company in 1997 having served in accounting and management roles with Harwick Chemical Corporation and Freshens Premium Yogurt. Her experience in numerous operations, her commitment, and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to our organization. Barbara studied accounting at the University of Akron.