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Employee Testimonial Video
Our Team
Human Resources Team
Jessica B. Smith
Human Resources Manager
Lyndsey Taylor-Cope
HR Generalist
Madeline Baize
HR Specialist
Jessica B. Smith
Human Resources Manager
Jessica B. Smith serves as Human Resources Manager for Phoenix Paper Wickliffe, bringing more than 16 years of diverse HR experience to the team. Practicing human resources predominantly in the manufacturing industry, Jessica has held a number of other positions in the field of human resources that has provided her the opportunity to work in all areas of HR. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Mid-Continent University.
Jessica has been with Phoenix Paper since the restart of the paper mill in 2018 and she is currently overseeing the areas of HR compliance and best practices, policy and procedure development, and benefits administration for the Company.
Jessica was born and raised in Marshall County, KY where she currently resides with her fiancé and their four teenage children. Jessica loves music, cars, Kentucky basketball, and Dallas Cowboys football. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys learning new trades, and most of all watching her son play basketball! Go Marshals!
Lyndsey Taylor-Cope
HR Generalist
Lyndsey Taylor-Cope has been with Phoenix Paper since December of 2021. She began her HR career after graduating from Murray State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 2017.
Lyndsey brings HR experience in the Automotive Manufacturing industry, Small engine Manufacturing, and now the Pulp & Paper industry. She has a passion for working within a team that drives the success for the organization.
Lyndsey grew up in Benton, KY and now resides in Paducah with her spouse. She enjoys being outdoors, a good fire, the occasional weekend getaway, but most of all being at home with her family.
Madeline Baize
HR Specialist
Maddie Baize started her career at Phoenix Paper in August 2021 after graduating from Murray State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Serving as an HR Specialist, Maddie supports the HR team by assisting in all areas of Human Resources, her main duties include hourly recruiting, employee on-boarding, and records management.
Maddie grew up in Eddyville, KY and currently resides in Murray, KY. In her spare time, she enjoys watching The Office and NBA basketball, spending time with her family, and hanging out with her cat Moo.