Sellars promotes Kemnitz to president and co-CEO
As part of a planned transition, Wade Kemnitz, who joined Sellars Absorbent Materials as president and COO earlier this year, has been promoted to president and co-CEO.
Kemnitz will be working collaboratively with the company’s current CEO, Tom Sellars. Sellars will complete his long tenure as CEO at the end of March 2027, when Kemnitz will assume the CEO role. Sellars will continue in his role as Executive Chairman.
Kemnitz has extensive paper manufacturing management experience. Most recently, he was President and CEO of BiOrigin Specialty Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance paper and tissue products, and a supplier to Sellars.
“Wade has in-depth industry knowledge and exceptional leadership skills managing complex systems and people," said Sellars. "His knowledge of DRC [Double Re-Creped] technology, high-performance operational work systems and culture and people development that drive growth will be a signifi-cant benefit to our company and our employees.”
Prior to leading BiOrigin, Kemnitz was in management positions with Clearwater Paper and Kimberly-Clark where he gained valuable experience with DRC technology. Sellars states it is one of only two companies that can make DRC products and the only manufacturer that produces high-quality DRC wipers and towels from recycled paper and boxes.
"I am both excited and honored to be on the Sellars’ team,” said Kemnitz. “Leading a team that’s focused on growth through innovation with a commitment to fostering a positive company culture is highly compelling."
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