James B. Porter Ill died December 3 at 4:15 pm at his home in Key Largo, Florida. Jim is survived by his wife, Pam Porter, his sister, Elizabeth (Betsy) Porter Rountree, his three children, Caleb Porter of Boston, Elizabeth Porter Cavanauge of Washington DC and Seth Porter of South Carolina, and his grandchildren, Colin, Jake, Stella, Monroe, Abraham, Willa and Eleanor.
James B. Porter Ill was a distinguished leader in the global paper and packaging industry, renowned for his strategic vision and decades-long commitment to operational excellence. He built a 46-year career spanning forestry, containerboard, corrugated packaging, and global business development before retiring at the end of 2020.