Our experience and leadership instill confidence.
For almost 40 years, our cutting-edge technologies and creative-edge disciplines in package design, graphic execution and practical application have made us leaders in the retail packaging industry. Every day, in every project, we leverage our industry experience to produce results that make an impact on our clients' bottom line.
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John Carrico
As CEO of The Drake Company for the past 15 years, John Carrico has been instrumental in the company's 400% growth. He led the investment group that purchased Drake Container from the late Dan Drake in 1992.
A manager with Arthur Andersen Audit and Consulting group, Carrico has a history of successes with several startup businesses and was a Venture Capital partner for five years. Carrico is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 1975 with an Accounting Degree.
He was a 4-year Varsity letterman and captain of the Notre Dame tennis team. It was Carrico's industry experience as COO of a printing company which specialized in contract printing for the real estate industry that led him to become interested in packaging and, ultimately, The Drake Company.
Dave Gaidousek
Dave Gaidousek manages all customer relations and acquisition efforts for The Drake Company. Over his career at Drake, Gaidousek has successfully launched national display programs and sales promotions for an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies including Pennzoil, Compaq, Time Warner, Toyota, Minute Maid, Shell Lubricants, Quaker State, Wal Mart, Corona and Dell.
He is an active member of POPAI and the In Store Marketing Institute and attended San Diego State University. With over 20 years of experience in consumer packaging, in-store point of purchase and display, Gaidousek is a driving force in the Company's growth and capabilities.
