Part of the third generation at Yerecic Label, Elizabeth Yerecic joined the family business in 2017 as a Key Account Manager. In 2019, Elizabeth was named leader of the company’s Product Development Cross Functional Team. Through this role, Elizabeth has led continuous improvement in the company’s testing, product development and R&D processes. Elizabeth is passionate about sustainability and is Yerecic Label’s key contact for both the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the U.S. Plastics Pact. Elizabeth has used this passion to develop and launch a Sustainlabel!™ product suite featuring recycling friendly pressure sensitive label materials. In 2022, Elizabeth was named Director of Business Development & Sustainability at Yerecic Label.
Elizabeth is active on the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s industry relations committee. She is an active attendee of the Food Industry Association’s (FMI) Fresh Food Leadership Council. She also contributes to the U.S. Plastic Pact’s Design For Recyclability workstream. Elizabeth sits on the Board of Officers and the Board of Directors at Yerecic Label. In 2020, Elizabeth with honored with the Rising Star Award by the Label Industry Global Awards. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Pittsburgh as a scholar athlete with a Business & Spanish double major. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoys spending time with her three sons and dogs.