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People First

in safety, quality workmanship, environmental stewardship and entrepreneurial spirit. No force in business is more powerful.

Personal Integrity

by winning without cutting corners.

Performance Excellence

with 100-percent engagement, clear measurement, open communication and continuous improvement to deliver sustained value to our customers.

Passion

for our customers and what we do every day.


Debabrata Mukherjee, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Mukherjee joined Finch Paper in 2013 after a 15-year career with P.H. Glatfelter, where he last served as vice president and general manager of specialty papers. Before earning a Master of Science in chemical engineering and a doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Dr. Mukherjee earned a Bachelor of Technology in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kharagpur, India. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from York College of Pennsylvania.

DREW GARDNER

President and Chief Financial Officer, Finch Paper Holdings

Mr. Gardner joined Finch Paper as vice president, operations in July 2023. Prior to Finch, Mr. Gardner was a Senior Associate with Atlas Holdings, joining in 2019. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gardner held positions at Blackstone and General Electric.  He holds dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Energy Engineering and Finance from Penn State University.

Tracey Riley

Chief Human Resources Officer

Ms. Riley joined Finch Paper in 2011 and became vice president, human resources in 2013. Prior to Finch, she was the Northeast Regional HR Manager for SCA Tissue from 2000 to 2011. Earlier in her career, Ms. Riley held increasingly responsible human resources positions at Pfizer and Boston Scientific. Ms. Riley holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and a Master in Science in human resource management from The New School in New York City.

Eric Wood

President, Finch Paper

Mr. Wood joined Finch Paper in 2014 and held the position of vice president, manufacturing and supply chain until 2022. Prior to Finch, Mr. Wood was vice president of the printing and carbonless paper division at P.H. Glatfelter. Before Glatfelter, Mr. Wood held positions of increasing leadership at UBE Automotive, MISA Metals and AK Steel. Mr. Wood holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from Miami University.

Michael McLarty

Vice President

Mr. McLarty joined Finch in July 2012. Prior to Finch, Mr. McLarty was the Timberlands Manger at Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation. Mr. McLarty also held positions with Buchanan Forest Products, Neenah Paper and Kimberly Clark.  Mr. McLarty holds a Bachelor of Science, Forestry, from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a Masters of Science, Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida. 

Barry Chapman

Vice President

Mr. Chapman joined Finch in January 2024. Prior to Finch, Mr. Chapman was the Sales Director, Kraft Paper with Twin Rivers Pine Bluff. Mr. Chapman has also held senior sales leadership roles with Verso Corporation, Kapstone Paper and Packaging and International Paper. Mr. Chapman holds a Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, from the University of Mississippi.