Brian Spain
About Brian Spain
Brian Spain is a Platform Development Manager at Domtar, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in product development and engineering within the paper and forest products industry, having previously held various roles at Domtar and Fraser Papers.
Current Role as Platform Development Manager
Brian Spain has held the position of Platform Development Manager at Domtar since 2015. In this role, he manages a team focused on developing concepts, products, and processes aimed at expanding Domtar's reach into new markets. His responsibilities include overseeing product development initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives within the paper and forest products industry.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Brian Spain has extensive experience at Domtar, where he worked in various capacities from 2000 to 2015. He served as a Product Development Engineer from 2000 to 2007, followed by a role as Product Manager from 2007 to 2009. He then advanced to the position of Product Development Manager, where he contributed for six years until 2015. His tenure at Domtar has been characterized by a focus on product development and engineering.
Experience at Fraser Papers
Before joining Domtar, Brian Spain worked at Fraser Papers as a Product Development Engineer from 1996 to 1999. This role provided him with foundational experience in product development within the paper industry, contributing to his expertise in engineering and product innovation.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Brian Spain holds an Engineer's Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Michigan-Flint, where he studied from 2003 to 2005.
Skills in B2B and Continuous Improvement
Brian Spain possesses strong skills in Business-to-Business (B2B) interactions and Continuous Improvement methodologies. His expertise is particularly relevant in the paper and forest products industry, where he applies these skills to enhance product development processes and drive business growth.