June 1, 2018
The AICC Board of Directors has unanimously approved a transition plan that will name Michael D’Angelo president of the Association when current President Steve Young steps back in June 2019. Al Hoodwin, president and CEO of Michigan City Paper Box and Chair of AICC, made the announcement April 18, during the closing general session of AICC’s 2018 Spring Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.
Steve Young (left) shaking hands with successor Mike D’Angelo.
Hoodwin noted that AICC’s Board has made succession planning an integral part of AICC’s long-term strategy. “When you look back over the past 44 years that AICC has helped the independent manufacturer grow and prosper,” said Hoodwin, “there has been one individual who has been a constant in this organization’s leadership: Steve Young.
“So, when your Board had the great challenge of finding an individual to carry forward this remarkable organization, we found an individual who has over 35 years of experience working for one of our industry’s most well-respected suppliers, has served as Chair of ICPF, and in the past two years, has partnered with Steve Young in building a strong AICC operational team to deliver the tools and programs independents need to succeed in today’s marketplace. This individual is Mike D’Angelo,” Hoodwin said.
Hoodwin reported that AICC’s Board will be making the “necessary arrangements for a smooth transition for Steve Young’s stepping back and naming Mike D’Angelo the next president of AICC.” Young will retain a consulting ambassador role beginning June 30, 2019.
“Since I joined AICC’s staff in July of 1983, I have had the immense pleasure of learning about and working in the corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box packaging businesses. Best of all, it’s the independent side of the business,” Young said. “Through this work, I have come to know and make friendships with so many of you, our AICC members. You have welcomed me into your plants, shared your successes and challenges, and have graciously allowed AICC to serve you and your companies. For this I am eternally grateful. I know Mike will do a stellar job and build on the strong foundations AICC’s leadership has laid over the past 44 years. During this transitional year I know that AICC members will all make him feel as welcome as they did me.”
