The Young Professionals Network’s Mentorship Program is designed specifically for emerging leaders in the packaging and processing industry who are ready to grow, connect, and lead. This program pairs emerging talent with experienced industry professionals to foster meaningful relationships, share real-world insights, and support career development at every stage.
Through one-on-one mentorship, participants gain access to guidance, perspective, and encouragement from those who have navigated the industry and are eager to give back. Whether you’re exploring career paths, building leadership skills, or expanding your professional network, this mentorship program is here to support your journey.
By participating, you’ll be part of a collaborative network committed to knowledge-sharing, innovation, and long-term industry success. If you’re ready to learn, lead, and grow alongside peers and mentors who are passionate about the future of the industry, this program is for you.
Rooted in mutual respect, curiosity, and a passion for growth, the Young Professionals Network Mentorship Program sets the stage for impactful connections. To make the most of the experience, mentors and mentees commit to the following expectations:
Members of the PMMI Emerging Leaders Committee serve as mentors for the program. All mentors are established in the packaging and processing industry and bring a wealth of experience across the industry.
Stacey Harimoto leads robotics and automation projects in warehousing and logistics, bringing both deep technical expertise and strategic insight from her engineering degrees and MBA. A lifelong robotics enthusiast, she is a collaborative mentor who supports emerging leaders in building confidence and growing their careers.
Austin Leighton works in a small, cross-functional department where he leads equipment pricing strategy, manages proposal and documentation standards, and integrates new technologies from their sister company into internal systems. Known for taking initiative, Austin proactively identify problems and implement solutions—developing tools like internal CAD block database to improve accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across our work.
Meredith Moore leads Shorr’s Sustainability Program, leveraging corporate, government, and educational expertise to drive meaningful progress toward Shorr’s sustainability goals and support customers in their own sustainability journeys. She drives organizations to eliminate waste, innovate across operations and product design, and keep materials within the circular economy, all while meeting rising stakeholder expectations and packaging legislation.
Kyle Seitel is a Technical Sales Director and Marketing Coordinator at Norwalt Automation Group, where he helps connect complex automation and digital printing technology to real business outcomes. With a background in machine vision, custom automation, and sales strategy, Kyle brings a practical, creative approach to problem-solving and enjoys helping others think through challenges with clarity, confidence, and momentum. As a mentor, he focuses on being candid, approachable, and useful, helping mentees turn ideas into action.
Marc Suderman is passionate about mentoring new sales engineers and product managers as they navigate the early stages of their careers. Drawing on lessons he learned the hard way, he helps mentees avoid common pitfalls and build confidence so they can grow faster in their roles.
