Jerry Ruud

Jerry Ruud has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Jerry is the Founder of Grateful Packaging LLC, where they address packaging, product, and supply chain challenges in personal care, HBA, and beauty industries. As the Managing Director & Partner at A.P. Deauville, LLC, they oversee manufacturing facilities and product development. Jerry served as the President of Grateful Media Group Inc./Business Traveler, where they produced Business Traveler Magazine. Prior to that, they were the Executive Vice President of Global Sales at World Wide Packaging and held various roles at Berry Plastics, including Vice President Tubes and Vice-President Sales & Marketing in the Personal Care Business Unit. Jerry also worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Tubed Products and as an Account Executive at CCL Industries and RPC Wiko-USA. Jerry'searly career includes a role as an Account Executive at Tubed Products.

Jerry Ruud earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management, graduating in 1997. Prior to that, they attended Concordia University-Irvine from 1988 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Mathematics. Jerry completed their high school education at Mahwah High School from 1984 to 1988, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.