BCI Executive and Leadership Team

Dale Sommer, the President & Chief Executive Officer at BCI, directs the overarching strategic vision for all nine corrugated manufacturing facilities and four sheet feeders. Sommer architects long-term growth initiatives while ensuring the employee-owned model remains central to corporate culture. By aligning executive leadership with the needs of the packaging market, the President & Chief Executive Officer optimizes production efficiency across the entire organization. Dale Sommer maintains rigorous oversight of capital investments, ensuring the company sustains a competitive edge in the paper manufacturing sector. Through constant evaluation of market trends, the President & Chief Executive Officer drives innovation in product development and service delivery. This leadership role requires balancing immediate operational demands with the future sustainability of the business. Ultimately, Sommer secures the financial health and market position of the organization by fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence throughout the entire enterprise.

Kapendra Prasad, the Chief Financial Officer at BCI, directs all fiscal planning, budgeting, and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Prasad architects financial frameworks that support the expansion of nine corrugated manufacturing facilities and four sheet feeders. By monitoring cash flow and investment returns, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains a strong balance sheet while supporting employee ownership objectives. Kapendra Prasad oversees risk management and regulatory compliance, providing the necessary oversight to navigate complex market conditions in the paper manufacturing industry. This leadership role involves coordinating with the Board to align financial performance with strategic corporate goals. Through rigorous analysis of operational costs, the Chief Financial Officer identifies opportunities for margin improvement and resource optimization. Prasad drives the financial health of the company by implementing transparent reporting standards and robust internal controls. Ultimately, the Chief Financial Officer secures the long-term economic stability required for sustained market leadership.

Brian Nuss, the Division President at BCI, manages regional operations and production output across assigned manufacturing facilities. Nuss architects localized strategies to improve service delivery and client satisfaction within the corrugated packaging market. By overseeing daily plant performance, the Division President ensures alignment with corporate quality standards and safety protocols. Brian Nuss coordinates with the executive team to optimize the integration of sheet feeders into the broader supply chain network. This leadership role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production speed and reduce operational downtime. Through the management of regional teams, the Division President fosters a culture of efficiency and accountability. Nuss monitors market demand to adjust production schedules and resource allocation effectively. Ultimately, the Division President supports the overall growth of the company by maintaining high operational standards and ensuring consistent product availability for customers across the North American market.

Jeffrey Gisslin, the Chief Technology Officer at BCI, manages the digital infrastructure and technical systems supporting nine corrugated manufacturing facilities. Gisslin architects scalable software solutions to streamline supply chain logistics and production workflows. By integrating advanced manufacturing technologies, the Chief Technology Officer enhances operational precision across the North American footprint. Jeffrey Gisslin collaborates with the executive team to implement data-driven strategies that improve output quality and reduce waste. This role involves overseeing the modernization of legacy systems to ensure seamless connectivity between sheet feeders and manufacturing plants. Through the deployment of robust cybersecurity protocols, the Chief Technology Officer protects critical business intelligence and proprietary manufacturing processes. Gisslin drives the adoption of automation tools to increase throughput and maintain the high standards expected by clients. Ultimately, the Chief Technology Officer ensures the technological foundation supports the long-term growth and efficiency goals of the company.