Lynn Dyer
Executive Director
Email: lynnd [at] AMERIPEN [dot] org
Lynn Dyer is Executive Director at AMERIPEN, the only material-inclusive organization solely focused on advancing the packaging industry’s public policy objectives in the U.S. In her current role, she leads the trade association’s strategy to support its mission and vision, directs policy-supporting projects, and manages its operations.
A recognized leader in the packaging industry, Ms. Dyer has three decades of experience in public policy, sustainability, and industry collaboration. She is a frequent speaker at industry events and quoted regularly in print and television media, providing valuable insights and commentary on today’s packaging issues.
Prior to joining AMERIPEN in 2025, Ms. Dyer was Chief Sustainability Officer at Pactiv Evergreen (now Novolex), a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America. In that role, she directed the company’s sustainability initiatives and represented the company on numerous boards, including AMERIPEN, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Carton Council, Foundation for Plastic Recycling, and GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).
Prior to joining Pactiv in 2019, Ms. Dyer spent over 20 years with the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), where she advocated for the interests of the foodservice packaging industry in North America. Prior to joining FPI in 1998, she worked with the European Food Service & Packaging Association (now 360° Foodservice) in Brussels, Belgium.
Ms. Dyer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Rob Keith
Membership and Engagement Director
Email: robk [at] AMERIPEN [dot] org
Rob Keith joined AMERIPEN in early 2022 as Membership and Policy Director. He has more than a decade of experience in membership and government relations at conservation nonprofits and outdoor industry associations. His background in conservation and sportsman’s issues has given him a passion for sustainability and a belief that the best way forward lies in the intersection of member needs and effective policy.
At AMERIPEN, Rob plays a central role in demonstrating the value of membership to prospective members while ensuring that current members receive the support, resources, and engagement opportunities they need to thrive. He represents AMERIPEN at key industry events and policy forums, strengthening relationships across the packaging value chain and amplifying the association’s voice on issues that matter most.
Danielle F. Waterfield, Esq.
Policy Director and General Counsel
Email: daniellew [at] AMERIPEN [dot] org
Danielle F. Waterfield serves as Policy Director and General Counsel for AMERIPEN, where she leads the association’s state and federal policy strategies to advance sustainable packaging solutions. With more than two decades of experience in legislative and regulatory affairs, Danielle has built a distinguished career guiding organizations through complex policy landscapes, particularly in the areas of packaging, recycling, and materials recovery. Her legal expertise and strategic policy leadership allow her to craft solutions that balance environmental goals with industry innovation and operational realities.
Most recently, Danielle contributed her expertise within the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she advanced initiatives supporting domestic manufacturing and critical supply chains, including efforts connected to sustainability and materials management. Her work at Commerce deepened her experience in intergovernmental affairs and strengthened her ability to navigate the intersection of industry, trade, and federal policy—insights that now inform AMERIPEN’s engagement on packaging and recycling issues at the national and global levels.
Prior to her federal service, Danielle served as Chief Policy Officer and Asst. General Counsel for the Recycled Materials Association (formerly the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), where she directed legislative, regulatory, and legal initiatives that shaped national recycling policy. In this role, she successfully helped advance state legislation on recycling market development, product stewardship, and other matters. She also represented the recycling industry before federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice, ensuring that recycling’s role in a circular economy was effectively communicated and protected.
Danielle’s leadership extends beyond advocacy to fostering collaboration across industries and government. She has worked closely with policymakers, environmental organizations, and corporate stakeholders to promote recycling infrastructure investments, extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks, and packaging sustainability standards. A licensed attorney, she earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from George Washington University. She frequently speaks at national conferences on recycling and packaging policy, and her contributions have been recognized as shaping both the strategic direction of the recycling industry and the advancement of sustainable packaging in the United States.