SMC Packaging Group promotes new GM

SMC Packaging Group has promoted Mark McNay to general manager of its flagship company, Southern Missouri Containers Inc.

McNay, who was vice president of operations at SMC Packaging Group, succeeds Tom VanHooser, who retired from the Southern Missouri Containers post Dec. 31 after 40 years with SMC Packaging Group, according to a March 13 news release.

McNay has worked for SMC Packaging Group for more than 34 years, providing leadership in sales, production and administration, as well as serving on the board of directors.

Currently on the board of directors of the Mercy Foundation, McNay also has served as a board member of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, as president of the Ozarks Regional YMCA board and as chairman of the board for Springfield City Utilities, the release said.

Founded in 1972, SMC Packaging Group manufacturers and distributes corrugated packaging and supplies in Springfield, Kansas City, Conway, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla.