RBW Asssociates

RBW Associates is an executive search firm specializing in the Pulp and Paper Industry, offering expedient and confidential service based on the highest professional ethics.

Ray Wheeler

The firm's principal, Ray Wheeler, a BS Pulp & Paper graduate (NCSU), has 28+ years direct industry experience from process engineer to mill manager. While working for Weyerhaeuser (16 years), James River (10 years), and Bay West/Mosinee Paper (2 years), he managed the disciplines of technical, environmental, production (pulp, paper, power/recovery), maintenance, engineering, as well as administrative and production services. He also has extensive experience in secondary fiber operations.

As a member of national and local TAPPI and PIMA associations, coupled with having worked in the South, Northeast, Midwest and West Coast, Ray is well connected to the professionals of the industry throughout the U.S. and Canada.

RBW Associates is committed to the clients' and candidates' confidentiality and to the positive image of each. Information and communications from all concerned must be open, honest and confidential. Candidates' credentials will be carefully screened and position information will be full and detailed so that the best possible match will result.

Ethics and professional practice guidelines for RBW Associates will follow those outlined by the Association of Executive Search Consultants, Inc.