"The opportunity here with Accredo is really to take the organization into its next phase, and that next phase is aggressive growth with sustainability at the forefront," Quinn said. "It's a first-generation family-owned business and now is a prime time that they want to further invest — fearlessly and vigorously invest — in growth of the business."
Accredo is in the midst of constructing an 83,000-square-foot addition to its Sugar Land facility to create more office space and parking to help facilitate growth.
Part of Quinn's job is to raise the company's profile with an eye on a larger future. Essentially the idea is that opportunities will emerge as more people learn about Accredo. "It's about having the brand recognition and the brand equity in the marketplace," Quinn said.
"It's really about taking the company into this next chapter. ... It's what I believe is going to be the most exciting chapter as it's really solidifying the business for this second generation to further their involvement and continue to be a fundamental part of the overall growth of the organization," he said.
"This next phase is really focused on that growth and positioning Accredo for the long haul," said Quinn, who also previously worked for polyethylene maker Nova Chemicals Corp.
Along with its Accredo business, API Group operates Advanced Polybag Inc., a maker of retail bags with manufacturing facilities in Baltimore, Oklahoma City and Las Vegas. The company was founded in 1986 by Hank Nguyen, and the second generation includes family members Maria Nguyen, Steven Nguyen and Patrick Nguyen.
"With his extensive experience in market development and sustainability, we are confident Jonathan is going to elevate the awareness of our innovative packaging offerings along with taking our sustainability program to new heights," Hank Nguyen said in a statement.
Accredo uses wind power to run the Sugar Land facility and solar power in Vietnam. The Texas site has been recognized with certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
"The industry is going to present opportunities that we're exploring whether that is organic expansion here or outside expansion and acquisition," Quinn said while speaking from Texas. "We are going to be aggressive, and we are very interested in attracting new talent."
