KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation announced that on May 16, 2013, the Board of Directors elected David G. Gabriel as a Director of the Company. Mr. Gabriel was elected as a Class A director with a term expiring in 2016. Mr. Gabriel has held the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonepar North America since September 2009.

From May 2003 thru August 2009, Mr. Gabriel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hagemeyer North America. Prior to 2003, he served as Senior Vice President/General Manager of Tenneco Automotive's North American aftermarket business.