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.
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.
Louis is the President and CEO of Third Dimension, Inc (TDI) with 40 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.
Steve has been part of the team for 10 years. He is a highly regarded 24-year veteran of the corrugated industry with experience in nearly every facet of packaging manufacturing. His vast experience has led him to hold a variety of positions such as corrugated designer, customer service manager, sales and plant 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.
As General Manager, Mike brings 39 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.
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 11 years.
Laurie Braun is H.R. Mgr./Executive Adm./Purchasing. With a strong background in accounting, she joined the company in February 2002 as the Bookkeeper. Besides her normal duties throughout the years included, anything that needed to be done for the advancement of the company. Laurie is proud to be a part of the growth and success of our company.
Richard Patterson is our Corporate Controller since October 2007. Richard handles high level financial and accounting duties. Richard’s prior experience includes working as a CPA with an Accounting Firm for over twenty plus years before coming to Third Dimension.
Nathan brings a decade of experience to the team. As our graphic design manager, he oversees all facets of the print room operations from sales to scheduling and coordinates with other Third Dimensions leaders including quality and plant management.
Mike brings over 32 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. Mike has extensive experience implementing & maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management System & Food Product Safety programs.
Jason has 19+ years’ experience designing in both industrial and retail display packaging. Along with his corrugated design skills, he is also versed with 5 years of structural development in the folding carton industry. During his career, he has developed packaging not only for small local businesses, but also nationwide corporations such as Avery Dennison, Lincoln Electric, L’Oreal, and CertainTeed.
A graduate of Kent State University in Business, he is knowledgeable in customer support, supply chain management, and logistic processes which allows him to integrate his design abilities to fulfil the needs of those respective departments. These additional skills allow him to service and support customers in both an internal and on-site role, whether it be product development, cost-reduction projects, or quality control.
