Menasha Corporation has announced President and CEO Chris Drees has been honored as a Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leader for 2024. The BizTimes Milwaukee publishes the Wisconsin 275 to recognize the most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state.

Drees has led Menasha Corporation since 2023 when he was named President and Chief Executive Officer and elected a director of the Corporation. He is also the Board Chairman of the Menasha Corporation Foundation.

Menasha Corporation, a leading packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider, was named Wisconsin’s 2024 Mega Manufacturer of the Year. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Menasha Corporation has 100+ facilities in North America and Europe.

Before Menasha Corporation, Drees was President of Mercury Marine of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In addition to his responsibilities at Menasha Corporation, Drees is the Board Chair of the Wisconsin Manufacturers in Commerce and Keller Builders Inc. He has also served on boards in the marine and banking industries.

Said Drees, “It’s an honor to be named one of Wisconsin’s 275 Influential Business Leaders, especially during my second year at the helm as CEO. I am proud to be part of Menasha Corporation and this recognition is a testament to all our employees and their commitment to our future success.”

The Wisconsin 275 encompasses industries and sectors including for-profit, privately owned, and public companies, and nonprofit and government organizations. The top 275 leaders were selected based on research of how the individual is influential in Wisconsin and whether someone is shaping the direction of Wisconsin’s economy.