# David Dixon

> David Dixon is the Chief Executive Officer of Conner Industries, a Fort Worth, Texas-based industrial packaging and wood products company. Since taking the helm in 2017, he has led the transformation of a financially challenged industrial lumber business into a diversified, integrated packaging platform operating roughly 19 manufacturing locations across 14 states with revenues approaching $200 million. A CPA and Six Sigma Black Belt with deep experience in private equity-backed turnarounds, Dixon spent earlier chapters of his career at Price Waterhouse, Cummins, Goodyear, Eaton, John Zink, and The Crosby Group before bringing that operational discipline to Conner.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Conner Industries, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Conner Industries, Inc.
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, MBA, concentration in Operations and Technology Management
- **Known for:** Transformed Conner Industries from a financially challenged lumber business into a diversified integrated packaging platform with revenues approaching $200 million, Led five strategic acquisitions and opened three new locations as CEO, Expanded Conner's capabilities across wood, foam, corrugate and engineered packaging serving aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial markets

## Career timeline

- **1988** — Began career at Price Waterhouse in the audit practice
- **1990s** — Held roles at Cummins Engine in corporate logistics, customs, NAFTA trade compliance, Six Sigma and audit
- **2000s** — Global Leader of Trade Compliance, later Worldwide Director of Internal Audit at Goodyear Tire & Rubber
- **2000s** — Division Controller and later General Manager of Eaton's Industrial and Automotive Valve business
- **2000s** — Global Controller for John Zink, a Koch Industries company
- **2010s** — Chief Financial Officer of The Crosby Group; led a five-year turnaround culminating in a sale to KKR
- **2017** — Joined Conner Industries as Chief Executive Officer in April 2017
- **2017-present** — Led five strategic acquisitions, opened three new locations, expanded across wood, foam, corrugate and engineered packaging
- **2026** — Conner Industries marked its 45th anniversary with record sales and recognition from local, state and federal leaders

## Achievements

- Transformed Conner Industries from a financially challenged lumber business into a diversified integrated packaging platform with revenues approaching $200 million
- Led five strategic acquisitions and opened three new locations as CEO
- Expanded Conner's capabilities across wood, foam, corrugate and engineered packaging serving aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial markets
- As CFO of The Crosby Group, led a five-year turnaround that culminated in a successful exit to KKR
- General Manager of Eaton's Industrial and Automotive Valve business, leading strategic repositioning and a successful sale to private investors
- Certified Public Accountant and Six Sigma Black Belt

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Conner Industries received recognitions from local, state and federal leaders during its 45th anniversary year, with Dixon crediting employees, customers and long-term investors.
- **2025** — Conner appointed packaging veteran Kevin Kenjarski as Chief Revenue Officer as it scaled nationwide packaging operations.

## Links

- Website: https://connerindustries.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dixon-18a27ba2
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connerindustries

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