Joseph J. Cattaneo was appointed president of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) in January 2001. He had previously served eight years as GPI’s executive vice president, overseeing regional programs, office administration, marketing, and public affairs.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, GPI is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic, and many other consumer products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers advocate industry standards and recycling, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals of the benefits of glass.
Before joining GPI, Mr. Cattaneo was a partner at Gunder & Associates, a Columbus, Ohio-based advertising and public relations firm. His advertising experience also includes account supervisor positions at Fahlgren & Swink, Inc. and Howard Swink Advertising. While at all three agencies, Mr. Cattaneo directed GPI’s industry union promotion program.
Prior to his career in advertising and public relations, Mr. Cattaneo worked eleven years in various management positions for the American Red Cross in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio.
He is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Association Executives, Institute of Packaging Professionals, and the National Recycling Coalition. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Southeast Recycling Development Council, College Bound, and has served as a project manager for Greater D.C. Cares.