WATERVILLE — Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect have presented their 2024 Emerging Leader of the Year Award to Sage Duguay, consultant analyst at ResourceWise.

Duguay provides pulp and paper industry clients with critical data-driven insights to inform strategic business decisions. Leveraging her expertise in paper machine conversions, corrugator start-ups and mill-wide process optimization, Duguay offers a holistic approach to solving complex industry challenges.

Her prior experience includes roles in engineering and operations at Packaging Corporation of America, where she worked in both containerboard mills and corrugated box plants, gaining valuable hands-on knowledge across multiple facets of the industry.