Larry Montague: Leadership and Legacy, Paper360º November/December 2025

With a firm handshake and a Southern, welcoming style, Larry Montague has become well-known throughout the paper and packaging industry as “the face of TAPPI.” As 2025 draws to a close, so will Montague’s time as CEO and president of TAPPI. Over almost two decades, Montague has shaped the Association’s growth, leading TAPPI’s impressive financial turnaround and fostering a future-focused culture that puts members first.

During Montague’s tenure, TAPPI followed a strategic roadmap that has led to 18 consecutive years in the black. He has targeted membership growth and forged numerous partnerships that have opened doors to new products and services benefitting TAPPI members and the forest products industry.

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