Bowden Named xpedx EVP, Weisenbach to Retire

CINCINNATI—August 31, 2009—Steve Bowden has been named executive vice president of Marketing and Sales for xpedx, replacing Tom Weisenbach who will retire from the company Sept. 30. xpedx is a division of International Paper where Steve will also serve as vice president.

Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University. He has been with International Paper for 22 years, and has held various leadership positions, including mill manager of the company’s Augusta, Georgia manufacturing facility, and North American business manager for IP’s Bleached Board division.