The Whole Package, by Premier Packaging

In this exciting first installment of 2026, host Billy Watkins is joined by Joe Cox, Director, Corporate Enterprise & Corporate Resources at Premier Packaging. Joe has played a key role in overseeing and growing Premier’s Mexico operations over the past decade. With 2025 ending in their most successful year thus far, Billy and Joe discuss how their team has been able to thrive in Mexico’s mark...

In this last episode of 2025, host Billy Watkins reminisces on some of the most memorable moments and guests throughout the year. It’s been an amazing journey full of expert insights, inspiring stories and dynamic conversations. Here's to reflecting on the moments that made this year’s Whole Package  truly special and looking forward to what’s ahead!  Be sure to tune in next year for more insightf...

In this week’s installment of The Whole Package, host Billy Watkins is joined by Premier Packaging CEO, Jill Gaynor, and National Sales Representative, Mackenzie Lake to discuss all things WBENC. After obtaining Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification in April of 2025, Premier is nationally recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), allowing us to pursue a wide r...

In this week’s episode, host Billy Watkins sits down with Premier’s IT Department. Joined by Chief Information Officer, Mike King, and our Director, Enterprise Applications, Angel Ferrer, they discuss the silent but steady force behind our technological ability to consistently meet the unique needs of our partners. By driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge information technology, we delive...

In this week’s installment, host Billy Watkins rejoins Premier’s Packaging Design Manager, Tom Mason, to explore how the Design Team finds the right solutions for our partners. Their expertise transforms vague ideas into innovative, practical solutions. From structural integrity to visual impact, Premier studies the details to ensure that each package not only looks great but functions flawlessly.

This week on The Whole Package, host Billy Watkins tackles the most burning questions from Premier’s partners and our listeners. Featuring exclusive clips from past episodes, he reveals insider secrets and today’s top strategies to elevate your packaging game – you won’t want to miss out on this expert insight.

In this week’s episode, host Billy Watkins is joined by Premier’s Packaging Design Manager, Tom Mason, to explore the complexities of packaging design. Growing up with a passion for numbers and art, Tom was destined to find a career somewhere in the world of design – thankfully, it was with Premier. Here, Tom guides Billy through his team’s detailed, step-by-step process for creating innovative pa...

In this week’s episode, host Billy Watkins takes a deep dive into stretch film with Chuck Pomles, Packaging Application Engineer at Premier Packaging. Playing a major role in the packaging industry, stretch film helps protect products from load failure during transit by securing them neatly together, typically on a standard pallet. Chuck reveals how Premier’s cut and weigh testing process can help...

In this week's episode, we're joined by Tim Kauffmann, Product Innovation Specialist at Premier Packaging. Tim shares expert insights into mailers – revealing the numerous benefits of this incredibly robust and versatile shipping solution. Discover why mailers are becoming the preferred choice for e-commerce brands and small businesses. From theft-detection features to sustainability advantages, m...

Join Sustainability Manager Kevin Fritze and Senior Specialist Adara Schneider as they unveil Premier Packaging's 2024 Sustainability Report. Discover how our eco-friendly packaging solutions are reducing carbon footprints while driving customer cost savings. Learn about our sustainability initiatives, including warehouse optimization, electric forklift conversion, and our ambitious net-zero emiss...

In this episode, warehouse optimization specialist Tony Givan reveals how Premier's Bin Boxes transformed from simple clothing organizers into customizable storage solutions that maximize space and efficiency. Discover how businesses of ALL sizes—from startups to major retailers—are revolutionizing their warehousing operations with these versatile tools. Learn insider tips for implementing bin sys...

In this must-watch sales and supply chain podcast episode, host Billy Watkins sits down with B2B sales expert and supply chain specialist Jessica Anderson to uncover the secrets behind building lasting customer relationships, entrepreneurial resilience, and strategic business growth. Discover how Jessica’s journey from launching a profitable lawn mowing business at just 8 years old to dominating t...

This week, we met with Manager of Industrial Sourcing Max Godby, who breaks down the level of thought behind some of the sourcing materials Premier can offer. From the specificity of the tape and adhesive to the strength of the stretch film, Max and our Sourcing Team have decades of experience in helping our partners choose the right products.

We laughed, we learned, we unpacked. We're honored to have such an exceptional group of individuals assisting our partners with all their packaging needs. Here's to 2025, and taking a look back at some of 2024's most memorable moments with Billy and our incredible guests.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Premier Packaging CEO Jill Gaynor, who walks us through some of the challenges she’s faced in a constantly developing industry. Coming from a career in Marketing, Jill played an integral role in growing Premier into the international leader it is today. From driving innovation, fostering a dynamic company culture, and staying true to the core values of Prem...

This week, Premier’s Learning & Development Leader Lindsay Zeller breaks down how she works to help employees continue growing and developing professionally. Starting her career in academia, Lindsay found she had a passion for cultivating an environment that encouraged professional development almost immediately before making the move to the private sector. Whether its compliance training, lea...

For this episode, we sit down with Kyle Reiter, Premier’s Service Manager and Automation Technician, to explore his fascinating journey from farm life to becoming a master technician. Kyle shares his experiences managing a farm in Indiana, raising cattle, and even serving on the local rodeo board. He also breaks down the ins and outs of packaging equipment—ranging from maintenance to upgrades—and...

Kara Rogers, Vice President of HR at Premier, takes us through her career journey in the corporate world, sharing valuable insights from her experience in talent acquisition and the challenges of navigating a competitive job market. She also discusses her unique background, her passion for American Sign Language, and how her love for travel shapes her approach to leadership.

Every day, Angel Ferrer wrestles with the powerful forces reshaping IT in the packaging industry and beyond—AI, automation, and the system integrations that weave them together into a seamless user experience, or UX, for the rest of us. “The final product is only the tip of the iceberg,” Angel says. In other words, his role is all about finding solutions amid constant change. It’s a challenge he k...

In part two of our interview, Premier Packaging President John Gaynor reflects on the company’s collaborative culture, unpacking Premier’s strategies for adapting to evolving customer expectations and empowering employees in the decision-making process. “Premier's success is a team success,” John says.

As a scrappy young sales rep just out of college, future Premier Packaging co-founder and President John Gaynor faced one slammed door after another—that is, until he finally came across the opportunity of a lifetime. In this first episode of a two-part series, John recounts his company’s intrepid origin story, revealing how a bold leap of faith would catapult Premier Packaging to the forefront of...

Steve Burmester started in sales for Premier in 1994, when he was still a college sophomore and our company was being created in a dusty old tobacco warehouse out of “hustle and dreams” and grit. Now a National Sales Representative, Steve reflects that what hasn’t changed is Premier’s focus on getting to know customers and their challenges, and being their partner in finding solutions.

Paul Cunningham puts his love of packaging to work as a Supply Chain Specialist for Premier. While sales can be a competitive roller-coaster, he enjoys finding our customers the best solutions at competitive prices and Premier becoming their partner.

Miranda Garcia, a Human Resources Manager for Premier in Southern California, went into HR like her mom (“the family business”). Miranda loves it because her job is about people. She talks about the importance of clear messaging, Premier allowing people to grow in their careers, and the many fun things to do in the area—including the Corgi races at the Santa Anita Racetrack. You read that correctl...

Premier’s Chief Supply Officer Josh Bowman makes sure we can make and ship product to our customers reliably and cost-effectively and be flexible when they need us to. He reflects on the current and future state of supply chain and how working at a health company, a diesel manufacturer, and a scientific manufacturer helped prepare him for his current role. Also: Where to get the best tattoos.