Kent A. Pflederer serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a leading producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products. With over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, Pflederer joined PCA in 2005 as Vice President of Finance, bringing expertise from his prior roles at Boise Cascade Corporation, where he held positions including Director of Finance and Assistant Treasurer. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which laid the foundation for his distinguished career in financial leadership within the packaging and forest products industries. Throughout his tenure at PCA, Pflederer has played a pivotal role in the company's growth and financial stability. He advanced to Vice President of Finance and Treasurer in 2007, Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer in 2015, and assumed his current position as EVP and CFO in 2020. Under his guidance, PCA navigated significant expansions, including strategic acquisitions and investments in manufacturing capacity, while maintaining strong balance sheet discipline and returning substantial value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. His efforts have contributed to PCA's consistent recognition for financial performance and operational excellence. As CFO, Pflederer oversees all aspects of PCA's financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, investor relations, and risk management. He leads initiatives to optimize capital allocation, enhance profitability amid market volatility, and support sustainability goals through efficient resource use. Pflederer's strategic foresight has been instrumental in positioning PCA as a resilient leader in the competitive packaging sector, earning him respect among investors and industry peers for his prudent yet innovative approach to finance.