Russ Gehrke has over 26 years of experience in flexible packaging technology, spending 23 years in flexible packaging Research & Development with Pechiney Plastic Packaging. He held various management positions in packaging product development and gained significant experience and knowledge in the application of process and materials technology in various food, specialty and medical packaging applications. He holds nine patents in flexible packaging structure and package design. Russ, along with Dr. Roger Kaas, formed Gehrke, Kaas & Associates, LLP, a consulting firm in the area of packaging and plastic technology. Russ earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. |