Member Spotlight: Leonard Gutierrez at Stamar Packaging

This month, we are excited to spotlight Leonard Gutierrez, Sales Manager in Business Development and Sales at Stamar Packaging. As a leading distributor of packaging supplies across the Midwest and beyond, Stamar Packaging delivers a comprehensive range of products, including stretch films, shrink films, corrugated boxes, tape, strapping, and protective packaging, to help businesses package, protect, and ship their goods efficiently. Leonard and his team are dedicated to building lasting, long-term relationships that help clients navigate their specific packaging needs.

For Leonard, membership in TUG has been a vital resource for staying connected and adapting within a rapidly changing industry. Being part of the network provides invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow packaging professionals, share best practices, and stay informed on emerging market trends, new technologies, and distributor challenges. To navigate recent industry shifts, such as supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and shifting costs, Leonard emphasizes a flexible, proactive strategy. By closely forecasting needs with suppliers and clients, maintaining essential inventory, and communicating transparently about lead times and availability, Stamar Packaging ensures clients receive steady, reliable service.

Outside the office, Leonard believes in the importance of stepping away to recharge and spend quality time with family and friends. An avid Chicago White Sox fan and sporting event enthusiast, he keeps busy on the weekends cheering on his grandsons at wrestling matches and his granddaughters at cheerleading events. Leonard’s natural passion for meeting new people and forming meaningful connections is not only what makes his weekends fulfilling, but also what drives his successful career in sales and relationship-building across the packaging industry.

Watch the full Member Spotlight to hear Leonard’s story.