Lynn Bragg is the President of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI). Founded in 1919, the Washington, D.C.-based GPI represents the North American glass container manufacturing industry. To find out more about the strong environmental position of glass containers, visit www.gpi.org and sign up to receive the institute's monthly e-newsletter.

Joe Cattaneo is president of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI). Founded in 1919, the Washington, D.C. area-based GPI represents the North American glass container manufacturing industry. Cattaneo has been affiliated with the industry since 1984 and has served as president of the GPI since 2001. To find out more about the strong environmental position of glass containers, visit www.gpi.org and sign up to receive the institute’s monthly e-newsletter.

Michael Gzybowski, counsel at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, concentrates his practice on patent prosecution, providing support for patent litigation and counseling clients on patentability, infringement and validity issues, and licensing agreements. Gzybowski has more than 25 years of experience, including his work as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He can be reached at (734) 302-6046 or mgzybowski@usebrinks.com.

George Muha has held key positions in operations and business development for major transportation and logistics companies. His specialty is helping shippers create multi-channel profit centers within the supply chain. George speaks at conferences throughout the year on the topic of supply chain excellence. He is the creator and lead contributor of the blog www.freightsavingstips.com. 

Ralph Ruark is president of Swindell Dressler International. He was formerly president of Ruark Engineering, Inc., a company that provided analysis, recommendations and training for clients worldwide that manufacture industrial ceramics. He can be reached at (412) 788-7100 or rruark@swindelldressler.com.

Sandra Spence serves as legislative liaison for the Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products (SGCDpro). As executive director of the SGCD from 1991 to 2001, she was instrumental in the development of voluntary guidelines still used in the industry today. For additional details, or for information on joining SGCDpro, call (740) 588-9882 or visit www.sgcd.org.