A visionary leader with more than 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, Mr.Sanfilippo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VIST™ Labs and VIST Franchise Systems. Previously, he was President of Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Sonoco Elk Grove, Inc. from Aug. 2017 until Jan. 2020 after its acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. At Clear Lam, he served as President and CEO starting in 1999.

Sanfilippo is credited with developing more than 100 patents representing major advances in flexible and forming film packaging materials for fresh and processed foods, healthcare products, and other packaged goods. Under his leadership, Clear Lam became known as a front-runner in modified atmosphere packaging technologies, films, and structures that improve food safety and extend shelf life.