James B.  Porter net worth and biography

James Porter Biography and Net Worth

Insider of WestRock
Jim has had a remarkable 46-year career. After earning his degree in forest management from the University of Missouri, he started his career with Menasha. In 1993, Jim joined Southern Container and was president and chief operating officer when WestRock acquired Southern Container in 2008. He has played an instrumental leadership role in the development of the company’s corrugated packaging business and its growth in Latin America, including the company’s operations in Brazil and joint venture with Grupo Gondi in Mexico. Jim received the RISI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Jim currently serves on the board of the American Forest Foundation and the Forest History Society and was recently inducted into the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, Certified Forester.

“Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and passion for people,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock. “WestRock has benefited incredibly from his strategic and operational expertise, and we all wish Jim and his wife, Pam, the very best in retirement.”

What is James B. Porter's net worth?

The estimated net worth of James B. Porter is at least $3.67 million as of November 17th, 2020. Mr. Porter owns 71,198 shares of WestRock stock worth more than $3,667,409 as of December 28th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Porter may own. Learn More about James B. Porter's net worth.

How do I contact James B. Porter?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Porter and other WestRock executives is 1000 ABERNATHY ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA, 30328. WestRock can also be reached via phone at (770) 448-2193 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James B. Porter's contact information.

Has James B. Porter been buying or selling shares of WestRock?

James B. Porter has not been actively trading shares of WestRock over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, James B. Porter sold 19,202 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.32, for a transaction totalling $831,830.64. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 71,198 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,084,297.36. Learn More on James B. Porter's trading history.

Who are WestRock's active insiders?

WestRock's insider roster includes Jeffrey Chalovich (Insider), John Jr (Director), Vicki Lostetter (Insider), James Nevels (Director), John O'Neal (Insider), James Porter (Insider), Currey Russell (Director), and Thomas Stigers (Insider). Learn More on WestRock's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of WestRock?

In the last year, insiders at the basic materials company sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 20,165 shares worth more than $1,007,345.55. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 3rd when insider John L O'neal sold 6,965 shares worth more than $358,488.55. Insiders at WestRock own 0.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at WestRock.

Information on this page was last updated on 5/3/2024.

James B. Porter Insider Trading History at WestRock

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
11/17/2020Sell19,202$43.32$831,830.6471,198View SEC Filing Icon  
12/11/2019Sell25,753$40.04$1,031,150.1247,119View SEC Filing Icon  
1/26/2018Sell14,930$70.00$1,045,100.0050,093View SEC Filing Icon  
11/10/2016Sell110,000$48.19$5,300,900.0066,258View SEC Filing Icon  
1/14/2016Sell26,000$38.57$1,002,820.00133,174View SEC Filing Icon  
12/15/2015Sell39,000$44.60$1,739,400.00133,174View SEC Filing Icon  
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WestRock Company Overview

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WestRock Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides fiber-based paper and packaging solutions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Global Paper, and Distribution. The Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards to consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers. It also provides structural and graphic design, engineering services and custom, and proprietary and standard automated packaging machines; turn-key installation, automation, line integration, and packaging solutions; machinery solution that creates pouches; and pack temporary displays, as well as lithographic laminated packaging products. The Consumer Packaging segment manufactures and sells folding cartons that are used to package food, paper, beverages, dairy products, confectionery, health and beauty, and other household consumer products, as well as express mail packages for the overnight courier industry. It also offers inserts and labels, as well as rigid packaging and other printed packaging products, such as transaction cards, brochures, product literature, marketing materials, and grower tags, and plant stakes; and paperboard packaging for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. In addition, this segment manufactures and sells solid fiber and corrugated partitions, and die-cut paperboard components. The Global Paper segment manufactures containerboard, paperboard, and specialty grades primarily to corrugated packaging, folding carton, food service, liquid packaging, tobacco, and commercial print markets. The Distribution segment distributes corrugated packaging materials and other specialty packaging products, including stretch films, void fills, carton sealing tapes, and other specialty tapes; and provides contract packing services. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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