Graham Packaging

Every role has a story, and every person makes an impact.
Faces of Graham is a series created to recognize the people across our locations who help shape who we are.

Meet Executive Assistant, Donna Ogborn, who has been at Graham for 13 years.

⭐ What does a typical day look like for you? I don’t think I have a typical day – since I’m in a support role, things that are currently happening or happening in the near future dictate my day.

⭐What do you enjoy most about your job? The people – Graham has some amazing people and I am so lucky to be able to meet and work with so many of them (and sing karaoke with some 😉)!

⭐What’s something people might not expect about what you do? My role is behind the scenes, so as long as I do my job well, it’s kind of hard to see what I do, things just work – I find people are surprised to learn some of things I do.

⭐What are you most proud of in your work? I think that I have become a go-to person. I have worked hard to earn trust that I will get a job done and knowledge with friendliness so people aren’t hesitant to ask me any questions.

⭐Anything else you’d like to share about your team or role? I am lucky to have a job that I love, with a great supervisor in Lisa Santin, and look forward to all the future of Graham holds!

Bottle School is officially in session. 🎓

Not all barrier solutions are created equal, and the right packaging depends on what your product needs to protect against.

At Graham, we design packaging solutions that help protect product quality by blocking oxygen and UV exposure, using multilayer structures or single-layer blends tailored to the application.

From shelf life to sustainability, Bottle School is where we break down the technology and innovation behind packaging performance.

For extra credit, click here: https://www.grahampackaging.com/solutions/barrier-technology/

Every role has a story, and every person makes an impact.
Faces of Graham is a series created to recognize the people across our locations who help shape who we are.

Meet our Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Dan McNamara, who has been at Graham for five years.

⭐ What does a typical day look like for you?
A typical day for me is usually spent supporting our plants around the globe in ongoing environmental requirements or being physically in the plant leaders performing audits, conducting training or assisting with project work activities.

⭐ What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy getting the opportunity to work with all of the leaders at our plants. I have been able to develop great relationships with many people within plant operations and that trust has allowed us to accomplish great things together.

⭐What’s something people might not expect about what you do?
Environmental compliance is not a “one size fits all” type of system. Each country, state, and even local region has their own requirements that need to be met.

⭐What are you most proud of in your work?
Starting our company-wide ISO 14001 journey in 2025 was a massive undertaking that the Cartersville team and I were able to cap off with achieving certification. The best part about this process is that it will make all of our plants better performers when it comes to environmental compliance.

⭐Anything else you’d like to share about your team or role?
While the Corporate EH&S Team is a small but mighty group, we are always here to help provide assistance and guidance where needed!

We’re proud to recognize Ryan Kelley as this year’s Quality Award winner.

Ryan’s dedication and leadership continue to make a meaningful impact on both quality and operations. From stepping in on scheduled days off to support the team, to leading training and helping onboard new hires, he consistently goes above and beyond.

He also plays an important role in driving improvements, supporting key initiatives, and mentoring newer operators—always willing to step up and share his knowledge when it’s needed most.

Ryan, your commitment, teamwork and passion for quality set the standard. Thank you for everything you do and for being a role model for others. 👏

Today, we recognize National Skilled Trades Day.

Behind every bottle we produce is the expertise of skilled trades professionals—technicians, electricians, mechanics and operators—who keep our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Their hands-on knowledge, problem-solving and commitment to doing the job right are what turn plans into performance every day.

Thank you to the skilled trades teams across Graham for the critical role you play in delivering for our customers.