Brian Wagner

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Brian Wagner is a 1983 graduate of the MSU School of Packaging. His 30-year professional career as an entrepreneurial business and technical leader spans PTIS, HAVI, Kellogg's, Sara Lee, Multiform Desiccants, Carton-Craft Corp., Burger King and General Foods. In 2008, he was inducted into the Michigan State University School of Packaging Hall of Fame and was recognized as 2008 Western Michigan Business Review – Thought Leaders. In 2016, Brian received the IFT Riester-Davis-Brody Lifetime Achievement in Food Packaging, and the ISTA R. David LeButt Packaging Education award. Past Present of the MSU PAA Board, Brian returns after a 17 year hiatus. He is also past Executive in Residence at the WP Carey Business School at Arizona State University, advisor to Cal Poly State University Packaging program, and many other industry Boards. Wagner has contributed to numerous industry journals and publications, including the 2012 book, Creating Value Through Packaging. He and his wife Dawn reside in Petoskey, MI and enjoy their three adult children and two grandchildren.

 

 

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