Frank A. Papa

Frank A. Papa is the founder of CORE Industrial Partners, LLC, holding the title of Senior Partner since 2017.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at The Newark Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2015, Chief Executive Officer at Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc. from 2015 to 2017, Chief Executive Officer at Signature Aluminum, Inc. from 2007 to 2010, Chief Executive Officer at Aftermarket Technologies, Inc., Chairman at Arizona Natural Resources, Inc., Principal at GE Aerospace, Senior Vice President-Operations at The Hillshire Brands Co., Vice President-Worldwide Operations at The Stanley Works Ltd., VP Worldwide Operations at The Stanley Works Ltd. from 1998 to 2000, Vice President Quality Assurance at Textron, Inc. from 1987 to 1991, Senior Vice President Operations at Hanesbrands, Inc. from 1997 to 1998, Plant Manager at GE Plastics from 1985 to 1987, Vice President-Quality Assurance at Textron Corp., Inc., and Manufacturing Manager at GE Aviation Systems LLC from 1982 to 1985.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell conferred in 1972 and an MBA from The Isenberg School of Management conferred in 1975.