WS Packaging Group, Inc. has announced that Fred C. Tinsey has been appointed CEO effective March 31, 2014. Tinsey, a former WS packaging director, joins the company from OE Quality Friction Corporation where he currently serves as chairman, previously serving as CEO. From 1999 to 2005 he was president of Murray’s Discount Auto Stores. Earlier in his career he was a partner with the accounting firm Price Waterhouse and also served as VP at K-Mart Corporation. He is currently a director of The Mattress Firm.

Tinsey replaces Rex Lane who has left the company to pursue a personal business opportunity.