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Meet Our Team

TDI has an expert and dynamic team dedicated to creating, designing and implementing the best product packaging solutions for your needs and the needs of your market.

Louie DeJesus

President

Louie DeJesus

Louis is the President and CEO of Third Dimension, Inc (TDI) with 30 years of innovative printing and packaging experience. He created TDI to focus on customer needs to help drive innovation while staying ahead of industry trends. He has used his packaging expertise to direct TDI, and bridge the gap between traditional packaging (paper) and non-traditional base packaging (alternative material) for their customers. Under Louis’ vision and direction, TDI has evolved into what it is today, a company dedicated to being the best in the packaging industry.

Richard Patterson

Controller

As the Controller at TDI, Richard handles high level financial and accounting duties. He has been with TDI for 7 years, and uses his over 30 years of accounting experience to streamline and improve TDI’s financial operations.

Beaver Bish

Plant Superintendent

Beaver has over 30 years of experience in corrugated manufacturing. His expertise in all areas of production, allows him to bring invaluable knowledge and leadership skills to Third Dimension’s manufacturing process.

Kyle DeJesus

Operations Manager (NC)

Kyle DeJesus

Kyle’s background is in Marketing and Design, previously working for NASCAR as a Marketing Manager. Kyle is focused on providing excellent customer service, operational efficiencies and innovation for the Charlotte office.

Steve Ellsworth

Manager Systems Design and Business Development

Steve has been part of the team for 6 years. He has 19 years of experience in the corrugated industry and has utilized his capabilities to aid in the development of several patents with TDI. He excels at overseeing and managing customer service, sales and production.

Ben Bissett

Graphic Designer

Ben Bissett

Graphic design is Ben’s specialty. With a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and experience designing for a newspaper company and the promotional products industry, he has been able to excel and grow with TDI. With a great eye for detail Ben has been creating innovative custom packaging solutions for TDI’s clients for 6 years.

Mike Kelly

General Manager

As General Manager, Mike brings 36 years of corrugated packaging experience to TDI. He has an extensive background in the areas of finance and sales. Mike strongly believes in continuous improvement and driven by innovation, quality and service. He provides the necessary leadership that helps guide TDI to be the best in the packaging industry.

Nathan Wente

Graphic Design Manager

Nathan specializes in graphic design and sales with TDI. He has been with TDI for 5 years and has used his skills to learn structural design. As the Graphic Design Manager, he oversees the print room and makes sure every client gets the custom packaging solution that fits their needs.

Susan Shaffer

Customer Service Manager

Susan possesses over 20 years of customer service experience in the packaging industry. As Customer Service Manager, she acts as a liaison between customers and TDI’s production department making sure that the line of communication remains open. Susan strives to build trust and establish strong long-term relationships with TDI’s customers.

Michael Solis

Operations Manager (OH)

Mike brings over 30 years’ experience in the packaging industry. Most recently, Mike worked for Westrock in their Maple Hts., Ohio plant and has held the positions of Quality & Safety Manager, Plant Scheduler and Plant Manager. Mike has several years of experience with the Amtech System, which our Ohio Facilities recently converted to in October. The best part of my job is engaging employees in the process so that Third Dimension can meet and exceed customers’ expectations through quality & service. Little known fact about myself: I have experience implementing & maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management System & Food Product Safety programs.

Laurie Braun

HR Manager/Executive Administrator and Purchasing

Laurie has been a part of the team for 14 years. As the Purchasing and Human Resources Manager, and Executive Assistant, Laurie has a strong background in accounting and excels at many roles with TDI.

Janet Grippe

Customer Service Representative

Janet has been a Customer Service Representative at TDI for 8 years, and also specializes in inventory management and client design file management. She uses her 11 years of experience in customer service, and 3 years of accounting experience to provide the best customer service possible to TDI customers, and keep all POs and specs in great order.