Jonathan Leerkes

Jonathan Leerkes has a strong background in manufacturing operations and engineering. Jonathan currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Carolina Container since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at ITG Brands where they held various roles including Director of Manufacturing Operations from March 2021 to January 2023, Director of Maintenance and Engineering from June 2016 to March 2021, and Manager of Manufacturing Excellence from March 2012 to June 2016. Before joining ITG Brands, Leerkes worked at MillerCoors as a Production Manager from March 2007 to March 2012. Jonathan started their career at International Paper as an Assistant Superintendent and Process Engineer from an unspecified date to March 2007.

Jonathan Leerkes obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Paper Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University. Jonathan attended the university from 2001 to 2005. In addition, they obtained a certification in Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn in March 2022.