1. Jonathan M. Gold
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PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
A recognized leader in the paper recovery industry, Jonathan ‘Johnny’ Gold has
spent his 30+ year career with the Newark Group, advancing through six positions to
Senior Vice President of Newark Recovery and Recycling. As a member of the senior
management team since 1998, he has led a consistently profitable division with six
Vice Presidents and a nationwide staff of up to 500.
A thought leader on public policy issues facing the recovered paper industry,
Johnny has been a pivotal resource and visionary regarding industry issues, threats
and opportunities. A leader in industry associations as well as for the Newark Group,
Johnny serves as Chairman of the AFPA Paper Recovery Sector, Chairman of the ISRI
Non-Metallic Division, and Chairman of the AFPA and ISRI joint task force on paper
recycling, and is a past President of the Paper Stock Institute. Johnny has also served
as an Arbitrator on waste paper practices on behalf of ISRI and spoken before
Congress on industry issues.
Johnny was the first recipient of the Phil Alpert Award for his exemplary
industry contributions.
He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, and resides in
Swampscott, MA. He spends his free time coaching high school softball.
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Swampscott, MA 01907
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