Meet the Executive Team leaders who cultivate our caring culture and drive success for our customers.
Matthew McDonnell
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Matthew is a fifth-generation member of the Jacob family, guiding MJS Packaging with his strategic planning, leadership, and sales experience. He spent 18 years in various sales and leadership roles in the nutraceuticals industry, and even launched his own business. MJS Packaging welcomed him to the Board of Directors in 2010. Matthew loves our team’s fast response time and availability in supporting customers, suppliers, and employees at every level of our organization. Matthew states that, “If you are striving to behave in a way of displaying compassion and integrity, you have succeeded on not only a personal level but also in business.”
Matthew’s 3 Words that Describe MJS Packaging: Culture. Longevity. Growth.
Nick Haratsaris
President
Nick became President of MJS Packaging in 2022 and is our fifth president and second non-family member to serve in this role. He joined MJS Packaging as Controller in 2006, was promoted to CFO in 2011, and added COO responsibilities in 2019. Nick oversees operations, drives growth initiatives, supports our team, and upholds our core values. Nick stresses the importance of community service. “We are passionate about supporting our local communities. Our commitment to Community Service contributes to driving a culture of service within the company itself. This commitment leads to strong community relationships, tremendous employee engagement, and exemplifies our ability to make a difference in the world outside of our organization.”
Nick’s 3 Words that Describe MJS Packaging: Legacy. Family. Partner.
Stephanie Larson
Senior Vice President, Retail
Stephanie started her career in retail as a buyer in multiple channels, from there moving on to work on the wholesale/manufacturing side of product development, sales, and general management. MJS Packaging welcomed Stephanie to our team in 2022. She puts her expertise to work by overseeing and supporting Sales, Product Development, and Sales Operations for our Retail division. Stephanie values that we emphasize entrepreneurship here at MJS. “Every opportunity is unique. We are always excited to see how far we can take things to help our customers grow their business. As such, everybody within our organization has the ability to affect change.”
Stephanie’s 3 Words that Describe MJS Packaging: Family. Entrepreneurial. Consultative.
Larry Blake
Senior Vice President, Distribution
Larry Blake is a seasoned sales and marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth across packaging, pharmaceutical and consumer markets. He has led commercial organizations within family-owned, private equity–backed, and multinational companies, bringing a relationship focused approach to building strong, lasting internal teams and customer partnerships. Larry is known for developing high-performing sales teams, aligning sales and marketing strategies, and delivering profitable growth through disciplined pricing and consultative selling. Believing that strong relationships and clear accountability drive lasting success, Larry leads with a collaborative, customer-first mindset and believes strong cultures and integrity are the foundation of long-term success.
Larry’s 3 Words that Describe MJS Packaging: Creative. Collaborative. Dependable.
Ron Blauet
Vice President, Supply Chain
Ron brings deep experience across supply chain, procurement, sourcing, and operations, including leadership roles in automotive manufacturing with global Tier I suppliers and ten years in coatings and chemicals with organizations such as PPG and Innovative Chemical Products. A data-driven leader, Ron is committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of his team. He is also highly customer-focused and values strong cross-functional collaboration. “When you give people the right support and build strong partnerships across the supply chain, results follow—for our teams, our partners, and our customers.”
Ron’s 3 Words that Describe MJS Packaging: Culture. Community. Commitment.
