Vanguard Packaging Has New CEO

Vanguard Packaging, a Kansas City, Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of value-added point-of-purchase displays, has appointed Chris Stoler as its new chief executive officer. He will be responsible for creating the infrastructure to grow Vanguard organically through its sales-driven culture, e-commerce and acquisition.

Previous CEO Mark Mathes is stepping away from the day-to-day management of the business to take on the new role of executive chairman. His focuses going forward will be to lead M&A and to work to make the company a stronger national-level display and packaging company.