Great Northern Executive and Leadership Team

Jeff Michels, the Chief Executive Officer at Great Northern, directs the overarching corporate strategy and long-term vision for the organization. By aligning manufacturing capabilities with evolving retail demands, Michels ensures the company maintains a competitive edge in the packaging and shipping sectors. The Chief Executive Officer oversees the integration of creative design with industrial-scale production to meet complex client requirements. Through constant evaluation of market trends, Jeff Michels identifies growth opportunities that expand the company footprint across North American markets. This leadership role involves fostering a culture of innovation while maintaining operational excellence across all facilities. By prioritizing sustainable growth and client-focused solutions, the Chief Executive Officer secures the financial health and market reputation of the firm. Michels drives the executive team toward achieving ambitious performance targets while upholding the core values established since the inception of the business.

Bradley Raaths, the Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel at Great Northern, manages the fiscal health and legal integrity of the enterprise. Overseeing capital allocation and risk management, the Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel ensures that all manufacturing investments align with long-term profitability goals. Raaths directs the legal department to navigate complex regulatory environments, protecting the intellectual property and contractual interests of the company. By optimizing financial reporting and internal controls, Bradley Raaths provides the transparency necessary for informed decision-making at the board level. This dual-function role requires balancing aggressive growth strategies with prudent fiscal oversight to support the expansion of packaging and merchandising operations. Through meticulous analysis of market volatility, Raaths mitigates operational risks while securing the resources required for facility upgrades. The Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel maintains the structural stability of the organization, ensuring compliance and financial resilience in every commercial endeavor.

Bill Calengor, the President at Great Northern, directs the daily operational execution and manufacturing efficiency for the industrial packaging division. Overseeing the production lifecycle, the President ensures that creative design concepts translate into high-performance shipping and merchandising solutions for retail clients. Calengor manages the coordination between engineering teams and production facilities to optimize output quality and delivery timelines. By streamlining supply chain logistics, Bill Calengor enhances the responsiveness of the company to fluctuating market demands. This leadership role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and increase manufacturing throughput across regional operations. Through active collaboration with other executive leaders, Calengor aligns production capacity with strategic sales objectives. The President maintains a focus on operational excellence, ensuring that every product meets the rigorous standards required by commercial and industrial partners. Calengor drives the technical advancement of manufacturing processes to sustain market leadership.

Barry Goldman, the President at Great Northern, directs the strategic expansion and market development for the commercial merchandising division. Overseeing client relationships and retail partnerships, the President ensures that the company delivers tailored packaging solutions that drive consumer engagement. Goldman manages the integration of design innovation with large-scale distribution networks to support the needs of diverse retail markets. By analyzing consumer behavior and retail trends, Barry Goldman architects strategies that increase the visibility and impact of client products. This leadership role involves coordinating with sales and marketing teams to capture new market share and strengthen existing account portfolios. Through the implementation of customer-centric service models, Goldman ensures that the company remains a preferred partner for major commercial entities. The President drives the growth of the merchandising segment by fostering innovation in display design and point-of-purchase solutions. Goldman secures the competitive positioning of the firm through consistent delivery of high-value retail assets.