Behind the Curtain
August 4, 2025
In this episode George Perreira, Moyy and Brian Suarez, Inter-Continental Corp., talk with Howard Bertram about how he built Complete Design & Packaging from a dream and a rented warehouse into one of the most respected independent packaging companies in North America. With honesty and humor, Howard recounts how he created the illusion of a thriving company long before he had equipment or customers—and how faith, vision, and relentless effort turned that illusion into a reality.
About Howard
I was born and raised in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in 1987
I moved to Conyers, GA in 1988 to work for Jet Corr (now Pratt Ind), and then Statesville NC in 1989. We have been here ever since.
I am married to Donna for 36 years and have three adult children, Sarah, Ross, and Reid. I have one grandson, Lucas and one granddaughter on the way.
I started CDP in 2002 as a grass roots start up. Later that year, Scott Sumner became a partner and is an integral part of our success.
Web & Socials
CDP LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/complete-design-&-packaging/
CDP N LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/complete-design-packaging-north-cdp-north/
BxD LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/boxes-by-design/
BxD Instagram – www.instagram.com/my_bxd
BxD Facebook – www.facebook.com/boxesbydesign
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