Will Rehrig is the CEO and Chairman of Rehrig Pacific Company, a fourth-generation family business that has been enhancing logistic chains for Fortune 500 companies since 1913. With over 30 years of experience in operations, sales, product development, and management, Will has led Rehrig Pacific's transformation from a manufacturer of injected molded plastic containers to a broad supplier of physical, technological, and service solutions to more than one thousand customers annually. His leadership is characterized by a strong focus on the company's mission and values, ensuring that Rehrig Pacific remains at the forefront of innovation and customer service while maintaining its unique spirit and culture. He is passionate about making sure the company values of family, service, growth, intrapreneurship, and innovation remain at the center of how Rehrig Pacific operates. In addition to his role at Rehrig Pacific, Will serves as Chairman of the company's board, a trustee on the board for Lynn University, and holds various board roles for the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).”

Shannon DiPietro is an Independent Director for Electri-Cord Manufacturing Co. and chairs their Compensation Committee. She has 30+ years of global business experience across 5 industries, serving as CHRO of TuSimple; VPHR Thermo Fisher’s Life Sciences; and VPHR at privately held SC Johnson. She spent 20+ years at GM in senior HR roles in manufacturing, IT, and sales/marketing. Shannon also had facilities responsibility and led the construction of GM’s building in Shanghai. She worked for Gannett as a reporter and editor. She has a global perspective with multi-year expat assignments in China and Thailand focused on M&A, start-ups, greenfields/brownfields and JVs. She has deep experience in labor relations and contract negotiations in union and non-union environments. She holds certifications in Private, PE, and ESOP company governance from PDA.

Mark Neilson is an accomplished board leader and former CFO with over 25 years of executive finance experience across upper-middle market companies. Currently serving on three corporate boards, Mark also holds board chair roles at several nonprofits, including the Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego, TERI, Inc., and Catholic in Recovery. He brings a strategic, community-focused perspective to board governance and is actively involved in mentoring executives through REF Executive Peer Groups. Known for his innovative “outside-in” thinking, Mark is a passionate connector and trusted advisor in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson advises private company boards on integrating the human element into strategic decision-making, fostering resilience and long-term business success that ensures a lasting impact and sustainable growth for the organizational ecosystem of the board, investors, executive team, management, employees, suppliers, customers, and surrounding community. She has influenced human capital governance strategies for organizations representing over 10,000 employees globally. In 2024, Dr. Anita was named a 2025 Director to Watch by Directors & Boards magazine, representing Rehrig Pacific Company, a certified Great Place to Work® organization. Her governance expertise ensures that executive leadership and board strategies prioritize workplace culture and long-term business resilience. Rehrig Pacific is an industry leader in pallets, waste, recycling containers, supply chain solutions, and direct store delivery solutions. Click here:

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