Barry-Wehmiller

06/17/2026

"People ask, has the torch has been passed? I think we've been co-carrying the torch together and both could speak at different places and take that same message out to the world. It’s a huge mantle. But it's not just on me; it's on everyone that's been touched by him.

"That's what he wanted. That was his intention — that we would each take a little bit of his message and spread it around the world, and as that gains momentum, the impact is going to be even bigger."

On a new , Barry-Wehmiller President and CEO, Kyle Chapman, reflects on the loss of his father, BW Chairman Bob Chapman, and how to channel that loss into action in carrying that legacy forward. Kyle also talks about the future of Barry-Wehmiller, and lays out very clearly our intent to redefine success in business by demonstrating how human and economic vibrancy work in harmony. Continuing, expanding and fulfilling the work his dad started.

Listen now through your favorite podcast provider or here: https://www.barrywehmiller.com/post/podcast/2026/06/17/podcast--kyle-chapman--carrying-the-torch

06/12/2026

A leader’s character is defined by how they respond to adversity. Bob Chapman chose action, courage and growth — again and again — even when it would’ve been easier to walk away.

That’s how you build something extraordinary. That’s how you create a $3.6 billion‑plus company rooted in .

Discover the journey behind it all in the 10th anniversary revised and expanded edition of Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia.

Available now: everybodymattersbook.com

06/11/2026

BW President and CEO Kyle Chapman spoke Tuesday to the New North Summit at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, honoring a commitment made by his father, our late Chairman, Bob Chapman.

Kyle articulated our vision to redefine success in business by demonstrating how human and economic vibrancy work in harmony to more than 700 business leaders and professionals in attendance in the city that is the global headquarters of our BW Converting company.

06/04/2026

It's important to remind your people that who they are and what they do matter. 💙

Our Shine the Light Award recognizes the team members whose everyday actions, big and small, help shape the culture we’re proud of.

Please join us in congratulating these winners:

• Caleb Applegate; BW Design Group; Remote
• Danny Lyons; BW Design Group; Oakbrook, IL
• Gage Southerland; BW Design Group; Alpharetta, GA
• Sam Seltzer; BW Design Group; Remote
• Kyle Allain; BW Design Group; Carrollton, TX

Recognition doesn’t need to be a grand gesture. Simple, everyday expressions of appreciation send those in your span of care home feeling seen, valued and appreciated.

To learn more about our culture of recognition and celebration, check out this blog post: www.barrywehmiller.com/post/blog/2022/06/21/the-what-and-whys-of-recognition

05/28/2026

Truly Human Leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about stewarding those in your span of care to realize their gifts and talents.

Learn more about building a culture of care in the 10th anniversary revised and expanded edition of Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia.

Available now: everybodymattersbook.com

05/21/2026

The best teams know that success is never a solo effort. Our Shine the Light Award celebrates the moments when someone goes above and beyond — and makes the whole BW team better for it. Congratulations to these winners:

Anthony DeLeonardo; BW Papersystems; Baltimore, MD
Bill Yarochowicz; BW Packaging; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kalysa Christopher; BW Design Group; Lakewood, CO
Max Puntil; BW Design Group; Lake Oswego, OR
Molly Cherbonneau; BW Design Group; Remote

Swipe through the album for photos of these winners and words from their nominators. To learn about a previous BW recognition program, check out “Giving Credit Where Credit is Due” on the blog: www.barrywehmiller.com/post/blog/2020/03/05/giving-credit-where-credit-is-due

05/20/2026

We continue to honor the late Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, Bob Chapman and his legacy on the . This episode is a virtual talk Bob gave to a book club in 2020, during the pandemic.

The club was made up of people around Aspen, Colorado, where Bob lived and they had read his book, Everybody Matters The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. It is an interesting discussion, as Bob is in a relaxed environment talking about his life and sharing the insights he had learned throughout his career, which are the basis of his book.

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It is an interesting discussion, as Bob is in a relaxed environment talking about his life and sharing the insights he had learned throughout his career.

05/15/2026

The best organizations train for the skills that matter. Caring for your people is no exception. Bob Chapman founded our consulting company, Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, with the aspiration to bring to other organizations. He often said that you can teach people how to care for those they lead. This is why they introduced the Truly Human Leader Program, a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to developing the crucial skills that differentiate exceptional leaders from average ones. This program goes beyond the typical classroom-style training you may have experienced in the past, offering a unique blend of assessments, coaching, and hands-on learning experiences.

Learn more and register for the next session here: https://www.ccoleadership.com/services/develop/leadership-development-training/truly-human-leader-program

05/08/2026

Actions speak louder than words.

Learn how to lead with care in the 10th anniversary revised and expanded edition of Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia.

Available now: everybodymattersbook.com

05/06/2026

A few weeks ago, Barry-Wehmiller’s Chief People Officer, Rhonda Spencer spoke at the 2026 The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Next Practices Now Conference. Rhonda was a featured speaker, sharing our message of Truly Human Leadership alongside CEOs and other Chief People Officers from companies such as John Deere, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lumen, Northwestern Mutual, Accenture, Microsoft, FedEx and many more.

Originally, Barry-Wehmiller’s Chairman, Bob Chapman, was supposed to be part of the presentation alongside Rhonda, but he passed away several days before the conference. However, Rhonda was able to incorporate Bob’s thoughts through a number of video clips.

On a new episode of the Truly Human Leadership , we feature Rhonda's speech at the Next Practices Now Conference. She offers an interesting, insightful and candid perspective for anyone who wants to understand more about Barry-Wehmiller’s cultural journey. One that we’re still on, every day, one step at a time.

You can listen to the Truly Human Leadership Podcast through your favorite podcast provider or here:

Rhonda offers an interesting, insightful and candid perspective for anyone who wants to understand more about Barry-Wehmiller’s cultural journey.