Candace Chovanec

Candace Chovanec is an experienced professional in the engineering and quality management sectors, currently serving as the Research and Development Manager at Graphic Packaging International, LLC since September 2022. Prior to this role, Chovanec held various positions at Bakelite Synthetics including Quality Manager, and at Georgia-Pacific LLC as Quality Assurance Manager. Chovanec's extensive background at Graphic Packaging International spans over a decade, encompassing roles such as Lean Leader, Six Sigma Black Belt, Interim Product Engineer for Coating and Additives, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Analyst, and Research Engineer. Chovanec earned a Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology Management, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, all from Louisiana Tech University.