Fibre Box Association Announces Ashley Durkin-Rixey as Director of Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ashley Rixey, (847)364-9600, arixey@fibrebox.org

September 9, 2025, Itasca, IL – The Fibre Box Association (FBA) is pleased to welcome Ashley Durkin-Rixey as its new Director of Communications.

Ashley joins FBA with an extensive background in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, bringing deep experience in the trade association sector. Prior to joining FBA, she served as Senior Director at Glen Echo Group, where she led high-impact public affairs campaigns for global technology companies, nonprofit organizations, and industry associations. Previously, she led communications at ACT | The App Association, the voice of the small business app development industry.

In her new role, Ashley will lead FBA’s internal and external communications strategy, working to elevate the association’s voice, strengthen member engagement, and amplify the influence of the corrugated packaging industry.

“We are excited to have Ashley on board,” said Bob McIlvaine, FBA’s President and CEO. “Her expertise and strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Please join FBA in welcoming her aboard!

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Fibre Box Association is a non-profit trade association representing North American manufacturers of corrugated packaging. The association was founded in 1940 and strives to promote, protect, and enhance the overall well-being of the industry through member-valued programs and services.