Mr. Ronald Whaley

Council Member Biography

Ronald Whaley is Chief Executive Officer of Nextlife Enterprises, LLC, a firm that creates sustainable plastic resins from post consumer plastic waste and provides sustainability improvement consulting services. Previously, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Solo Cup Company, the leading manufacturer of disposable tableware and packaging for the consumer, foodservice, packaging and international markets. During his tenure, the company grew from a $200 million Midwestern manufacturer to a $2.3 billion global industry leader. Mr. Whaley has over 26 years of expertise in plastic, paper and foam. He also has extensive experience in manufacturing, sales and marketing and acquisitions in the consumer products field. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2009 - Unspecified

CEO/President, Nextlife Enterprises, LLC

1983 - 2006

President/COO, SOLO CUP COMPANY

1980 - 1984

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