About us

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company

As a subsidary of Bio Pappel, a leading Paper and Packaging manufacturer in Latin America, our company is built on a foundation of innovation, circular manufacturing, and environmental responsibility, with a clear mission: to create high-quality Paper and Packaging solutions that protect the planet and help our clients achieve their sustainibility goals.

Company history

From Small-town Roots in McKinley, NM to a Global Sustainability Leader

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company is part of a legacy that began during the 80’s with Bio Pappel. Its sustainability and social responsability later expanded across borders and paved the way for McKinley Paper and Packaging Company. For us over thirty years, our Company has invested in advanced recycling technologies, expanded our footprint across the United States, and strengthened our fully integrated supply chain. Today, we are recognized for producing 100% recycled paper and packaging, and delivering sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.

1997

Grupo Industrial Durango —now Bio Pappel— acquires McKinley Paper Mill in New Mexico, US

2007-2010

Launch of the technological transformation with an investment of over US $1 Billion by Bio Pappel

2012

Bio Pappel reaches US $1 Billion in revenue

2017

Acquisition of Port Angeles Paper Mill, in Washington

2019

Acquisition of three more packaging plants in Southern California, Georgia and Indiana

2020

Sustainable paper and packaging become essential goods due to their critical role in the value chains of nearly every industry

2022

Bio Pappel joins the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
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2022

Acquisition of Combined Locks Paper Mill, in Wisconsin

2025

Integration of all U.S. Operations under McKinley Paper and Packaging Company
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2025

McKinley Packaging begins operations of the state-of-the-art Alpha-Box plant in Dallas, TX

Our Team

People and Development

Within a highly competitive business environment, diversity and talent are key to McKinley Paper and Packaging company. Each of our employees have their own skills and knowledge, providing an individual perspective to face different challenges through innovative and efficient solutions, enriching the way we work and create a collaborative environment.
Our success is built every day through the dedication, expertise, and commitment of its operational staff, its leaders, unions, board members, and shareholders. Each one of them is part of an organizational culture that promotes shared value, industrial excellence, diversity, and care for the planet as fundamental principles.

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Our Leadership Team

Our leaders are commited with working under the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability along with sustainable development and social responsibility.
Tonie Meyers

Tonie Meyers

Managing Director

Todd Ayers

Todd Ayers

Commercial Director

Chad Zablit

Chad Zablit

Director of Operations - Paper

Henry Swenor

Henry Swenor

Director of Operations - Packaging

Oscar Maldonado

Oscar Maldonado

Supply Chain Director

Miguel Lara

Miguel Lara

Administration Director

Steve Saenz

Steve Saenz

Human Resources Director

Geographic Presence

Tonie Meyers

Tonie Meyers

Strategic Growth & Industry Performance
Tonie Meyers brings more than 30 years of experience in the paper industry and was named Managing Director of McKinley Paper and Packaging on January 1, 2025. At McKinley, she leads the organization with broad expertise spanning finance, sales, and executive leadership, guiding strategic growth and operational performance. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions with Billerud/Verso, KapStone Paper and Packaging, International Paper, and Champion International. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Hampton University.
Todd Ayers

Todd Ayers

Commercial Leadership
Todd Ayers brings more than 20 years of experience in the pulp and paper and corrugated packaging industries and serves as Commercial Director for Paper and Packaging. At McKinley, he leads commercial strategy, sales performance, and executive-level partnerships that drive revenue growth and margin expansion. He joined the company in July 2024 as Commercial Director for Packaging and was appointed to his current role in May 2025. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing sales organizations and developed innovative commercialization strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and French from Hampden-Sydney College.
Chad Zablit

Chad Zablit

Manufacturing & Engineering Leader
Chad Zablit brings more than 32 years of manufacturing and engineering leadership experience in the pulp and paper industry, with deep expertise in virgin and recycled containerboard and packaging operations. At McKinley, he drives operational excellence and strategic transformation across multiple production facilities, strengthening performance and long-term competitiveness. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with INDEVCO Group, Interstate Resources, and DS Smith. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Saint Joseph’s University and an MBA from Alvernia University.
Henry Swenor

Henry Swenor

Operations & Reliability Excellence Leader
Henry Swenor brings more than 30 years of experience in the paper and packaging, mining, and printing industries, with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, asset utilization, and reliability. At McKinley, he drives operational performance and maintenance excellence, drawing on a diverse background in leadership roles across multiple industrial sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions with Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, Greif, Resource Label, Cleveland-Cliffs, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He is a US Navy veteran and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Oscar Maldonado

Oscar Maldonado

Cross-Functional Operations Leadership
Oscar Maldonado brings more than 25 years of experience in the paper industry and was appointed Director of Supply Chain in January 2025. At McKinley, he strengthens supply chain performance through cross-functional leadership and alignment across finance, human resources, procurement, and operations. He built his career at Bio Pappel, where he held senior leadership roles within the Finance function across multiple business groups, developing deep expertise in operational strategy and organizational priorities. He brings extensive leadership experience in finance and cross-functional integration within complex manufacturing environments.
Miguel Lara

Miguel Lara

Financial & Strategic Administration Leader
Miguel Lara brings more than two decades of experience in the paper and packaging industry, with deep expertise developed at Bio Pappel and its U.S. platform, McKinley Paper and Packaging Company. At McKinley, he drives strategic planning initiatives and operational alignment across North American operations, leveraging a strong background in corporate finance and administrative management. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership roles overseeing financial oversight and reporting for major business units, including the Titán, Kraft, Printing, and Fiber divisions. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance.
Steve Saenz

Steve Saenz

Human Resources Strategy Leader
Steve Saenz brings more than 25 years of domestic and international Human Resources leadership experience across manufacturing and industrial environments. At McKinley, he leads organizational design, talent acquisition, succession planning, learning and development, benefits, and compensation strategies that support sustainable business growth. He has lived and worked in 6 countries across industries including manufacturing, energy rentals, environmental services, and oil and gas, aligning people strategy with business objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University and maintains PHR, OSHA, and Green Belt certifications.