Randy Swickle

Randy founded Preferred Plastics & Packaging in 1983, growing it from selling stretch film from the trunk of his car to becoming one of the nation’s largest wholesale packaging distributors. His unwavering commitment to customer relationships and 24/7 service philosophy has shaped the company’s customer-first culture for over four decades.

Starting in the industry at age 19, Randy’s entrepreneurial drive and dedication to building lasting partnerships has established Preferred Plastics as an industry leader. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to eight warehouse locations nationwide while maintaining its founding principles of trust, relationships, and exceptional service. Randy’s vision of treating customers, suppliers, and employees like family continues to guide the company’s success today.