Our Team

The Price Container Team

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  Ryan Price

  President/Founder

  I am the founder and proud owner of Price Container and Packaging. I started in the industry as a kid helping my dad with buckets and and repacking bottles. In the summer I would go with him on deliveries and would get to see his customers who always seemed happy to see him. I realized this was a fun business to be in because the transactions seemed to make both my dad and his customers happy. I took from those experiences and made it into my own passion; to make and keep customers happy and tackling challenging projects. I love the art of negotiating or making deals where both parties win.

  When I think of our values at Price Container everything comes down to 3 things for me: high grade materials, price, and service. We try to provide the highest grade materials at the most economic price with the best service.

  I love my family, though it can be difficult at times being the only man in a house of 5 girls, I wouldn’t have it any other way. They make me stronger and have definitely taught me humility. I like to challenge myself personally. My most proud accomplishments were completing a 70.3 Ironman and the R2R2R2 run in the Grand Canyon. We start out early in the morning and run from the South rim to the North rim and back to the South rim, all in one day. I do challenges like this to prove to myself that I am capable of more than I can imagine.

  Seeing where this company started, I’m in awe of the sheer amount of volume and staffing we currently have and I know it is only the tip of the iceberg. There are so many opportunities out there to serve people.

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  Angie Olsen

  Director of Sales and Marketing

  I originally started my career in Market Research and spent 17 years as a co-owner of Information Alliance. We had 5 locations across the state and as many as 500 employees at a time. As Vice President and Director of Operations, I managed the day to day of the business and made major decisions in all aspects of the company. This included managing projects for brands like HP, Turbo Tax, Arbitron, Gallup, and nationwide political studies. After 25 years in the industry I made the move to Price Container. My strengths in client relations, project management, team building, and a background in photography have all made this job at Price Container a great fit for me.
  As the Director of Sales and Marketing, I absolutely love working with our sales, client services, and warehouse teams, as well as our customers, and vendors. My goal is to make sure all the pieces fit into place for a thriving business where our customers feel valued. We pride ourselves in thorough training, leading marketing strategies and brand development.

  Outside of work, I enjoy photography and running. Photography is my favorite because I like finding different ways to view the world. Running is a funny story. I don’t really like running, but I took it up 10 years ago just to see if I could do it. I can! I’m as fast as a caboose, always towards the end of the group, slow and steady. Even though I’m not the fastest, I’m also there cheering on those around me with a smile on my face. Come join me some time and we will have some good laughs along the way.

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  Heidi Drysdale

  Procurement Manager

  I started at Price Container in 2015 and have held several different positions. I spent 5 years as the LTL Manager and am currently the Procurement Officer. I have over 25 years experience in warehouse and shipping management which came in handy in June 2018, when we opened a satellite warehouse in the Pacific Northwest. With the opportunity to manage our new warehouse in Washington, I moved northwest for 1 year to help build the foundation and then came back to Utah to take over as Director of the Warehouse.

  I have loved my job since I started here and have had fun working for such a great company and team members. Price Container has the feeling of a family orientated business, which I very much enjoy because I have worked for big companies before and you often just feel like a number. Some of the characteristics I am most proud of are my abilities to stay organized and learn new things quickly. I am the mother of 3 adult children and 3 fur babies. My puppies are my life. In my off hours, I go home and play with my puppies, I take them to the dob park weekend and home depot. My son got me into WOW (World of Warcraft) when he went into the military. It became our way of communicating and let me know everything was ok. This is something I continued with both my sons while they were in the military. My daughter and I enjoy cruises, she has a great personality and is a lot of fun to be with.

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  Tom Braegger

  Receiving Manager

  I was born and raised in Willard, Utah and grew up on a dairy farm where I first gained experience working as a laborer and a farmer. Before joining Price Container, I worked for 11 years in materials and purchasing for Sorenson. I joined the Price Container team in 2012. My current position is Receiver and Warehouse Inventory Manager.

  I have a lot of fun at work, thanks to my coworkers, I feel that everyone’s personalities mix really well. I pride myself in building strong relationships with my team in the warehouse and keeping their spirits high throughout the work day. I work so I can provide for my family which I enjoy more than anything else. My wife, two sons, and two grandkids like spending time in our garden, greenhouse, and cooking outdoors. We recently purchased a freeze dryer and have found a lot of creative ways to use it. My co-workers especially like the freeze dried taffy and skittles.

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  Dawna Hamblin

  Accounts Payable/Human Resources

  I am the HR representative and Accounts Payable here at Price Container. My 20+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance has fostered a love of meeting new people and relationship building. It’s a nice feeling to be able to build relationships with your fellow employees, customers, and vendors.

  I enjoy my time at Price Container because of the people I work with. We have a diverse group of personalities with a common goal. It is fun to watch all of us succeed together. Outside of work, I like to spend time with family and enjoy the freedom of the road on a Harley with my husband.

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  Brian Zaugg

  Sales Executive - Greater Salt Lake City area

  During my 20 years working in sales, I have found satisfaction in the ability to help customers resolve their business needs. It’s fun to sit down with a customer and discuss possible solutions that you can provide them and it’s incredibly rewarding to help them resolve a need in their business.

  With 10 years under my belt at Price Container I find great value in the friendships I have made with my customers and my co-workers. As a company, I feel that our dedication to our customers is something that makes us unique. My wife Shannon and I live in Hooper, Utah with our four children. In my spare time, I enjoy working on the farm and camping with my family in Island Park Idaho. There is nothing better than getting up there and spending time cutting firewood, working on the cabin, fishing and four wheeling through the lodgepole pines.

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  Kris Bashaw

  Sales Executive

  I started my sales journey in construction supply in Northern Utah and then in California over 20 years ago. I currently service the Greater Pacific Northwest areas of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington as well as Northern Utah for Price Container. I love to get out on the road and work with my customers, getting to know them and forming long lasting relationships.

  I enjoy working at Price Container because of our willingness to flexibly serve customers. As a company, our job is to help our customers be profitable and keep them supplied with the products they need to operate. Price Container is a growing company which requires a lot of creativity and innovation on a daily basis.

  I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Utah State University. I enjoy living in Smithfield, UT with my wife Emily and our four children: Jaxon, Shelby, Paydon, and Mylee.

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  Tad Hansen

  Sales Executive - Colorado, Provo to St. George

  I have been in sales since 2004 working for Wells Fargo, Kraft and Heinz and then found my way to Price Container in 2015. My territory covers southern Utah down to St. George and Colorado. It is my goal and responsibility to service and maintain 100% satisfaction with my customers and it’s something I take very seriously. My favorite part about working at Price Container is all the people I get to interact with. Everyone is very welcoming and fun to work with. A great aspect of sales is the ability to meet so many new people and build relationships. Every day is a unique day in sales, there is never a dull day.

  I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. I met my wife in England and she has been by my side as we’ve lived in several different states. Whenever we get a chance we try to travel back to England with our 3 wonderful kids. I love outdoor activities such as attending concerts, gardening, and camping especially in Yellowstone because there’s no other place like it.

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  Jordan Andersen

  Sales Executive

  I have been in sales for more than 8 years and I am currently servicing the states of Wyoming, North and South Dakota, and Montana. I previously worked as a process engineer for the largest renewable energy company in the world where I was over quality control and safety for all installations across the nation. What I enjoy most about sales is talking to and meeting new people, building relationships, and problem solving to meet customer needs.

  The great thing about working at Price Container is the people I work with. Everyone here is very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. It’s very much a team based environment. Outside of work, my wife and I travel and hang out with friends and family. I love all powers sports from dirt bikes, snowmobiles, side by sides, 4 wheelers and boats. If it’s got a motor I’m all about it. My go to, outdoor spot, is at my family’s cabin in Challis Idaho.

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  Jaxon Bashaw

  Sales Executive PNW

  I have been working in sales since 2014. I enjoy working with customers and building supply chain programs to take care of their needs. Price Containers staff are teamwork inclined, and always focused on coming together to take care of any of our customers needs. Being surrounded by co-workers with this common mindset makes working for Price Container a very gratifying experience.

  One of my strengths within the company is my ability to adapt to customers’ different needs. One day I can be out in a truck making deliveries, and the next I can be in the office doing sales work. Some of my other skills include critical thinking, being computer savvy, problem solving, and active listening.

  I moved to Chehalis, WA in June 2018 to help grow our business in the Pacific Northwest. In my current position I find pride in the growth that I have helped contribute to Price Container while working in the Pacific Northwest.

  I love the beauty of the mountains and thick forests here in the Cascades. Much like my home in the Rocky Mountains of North Utah, I am so happy to be able to work and live in an area as pretty as central west Washington. Outside of work I find myself out in nature with my friends and my German Shepherd named Atlas.

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  Wyatt Christensen

  Warehouse Manager - Washington

  I enjoy the team aspect associated with working at Price Container. I love the people and truly believe that our team is what sets us apart from other businesses. I’ve always been good at staying organized and managing my time and Price Containers has helped me hone my time management and multitasking skills. I am now comfortable taking on multiple projects without feeling overwhelmed. With my current position I am very proud of my ability to manage and work with my team ie: managing the warehouse, my time, and my communication with my team. I use these skills on a day to day basis.

  When I’m not working I love to go fly fishing in the many rivers in PNW. I also enjoy hiking the beautiful Olympic mountain range and roaming around town.

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  David Price

  Shipping Manager

  I have been working at Price Container for 16 years. I was part of the starting team of around five people who began to build the foundation of what Price Container is today. For the past 10 years I have enjoyed my duties as Shipping Manager. I pride myself in always making sure our trucks are safe and ready to drive so that our team of drivers make it home safely each day. I feel that one of my skills as the shipping manager is the ability to inspire my team to work hard and make sure that they know when they’ve accomplished something that day.

  Getting to be with my great warehouse team each day makes this job the joy that it is. The people at Price Container genuinely care about one another. It’s nothing like a large retail store, we build daily and weekly relationships with our customers.. Outside my work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our four kids and going to the gym. The best part of going to the gym, is that it reminds me that I can always improve and reach new targets.

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  Amy Downs

  Accounts Receivable

  As your Accounts Receivable Specialist at Price Container, I have more than 35 years experience in credit collections, resolutions, and building customer relations. One thing I really enjoy about this position is the opportunity to work and grow with our valued partners. I already have some great relationships with our customers and several of us have bonded and laughed over difficult conversations. This position also allows me to build strong relationships within other departments at Price Container.

  When I’m not working, I enjoy multiple outdoor activities with our kids, grandkids, their pets, our friends and our 4 hunting dogs and Mini Aussie (aka the princess, dog herder). My grandson and I often end the day in time out from our mischievous adventures. I have culinary training and find extreme satisfaction in being able to make anything out of almost nothing. I thoroughly enjoy my Yoder Smoker year-round the most.

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  Charlotte Hartvigsen

  Customer Service Coordinator

  Whether you call in to place your order or walk in to place it, I will be here to help you in that process. I have over 20 years experience in customer service and love working with people. One of my favorite things about working in customer service is getting to know others, seeing new faces, and helping to take care of our customers needs. After living all over northern Utah, I settled with my family in Brigham City. I’m a wife, a mother of six children and a grandmother to 14. I am a very creative individual and like to explore my talents in all areas of art. Sewing, baking, and playing Giant Kerplunk are some of the activities I enjoy most with the grandchildren.

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  Wendy Ball

  I am the shipping manager for Price Containers. I enjoy the quick pace the job brings and the challenge of trying to find the best price with the quickest delivery time. During my time away from work I enjoy being with my family which includes, 9 kids, 31 grandkids, a wonderful husband, 1 dog and 12 stray cats. Shooting is also my passion, I have been going on the bow hunt every year for the past 30 years.