Trustee Spotlight
Jeffrey H. Coors has had an illustrious career in various executive roles across multiple industries. He served as Vice Chairman of Fiskeby Holdings US LLC, overseeing a recycled paperboard mill in Norrkoping, Sweden, and was Chairman from 2007 to 2015.
Coors retired as Executive Vice Chairman of Graphic Packaging Corporation (NYSE: GPK) at the end of 2007, after holding the position of Executive Chairman from August 2003 until July 2006. Prior to this, he served as Chairman, President, and CEO of Graphic Packaging from 1997 to 2003. He retired from the Graphic Packaging Board of Directors in May 2016, having served on its board and predecessor boards since 1992.
His career began with a 25-year tenure at the Adolph Coors Company, where he held various management roles, including Board Member (1975-1992) and President (1983-1988). In 1992, he became Co-President of ACX Technologies, a public NYSE company spun off from the Adolph Coors Company, which was later renamed Graphic Packaging Incorporated in 2000.
Jeff Coors is actively involved in civic, educational, and business organizations. He currently serves on the boards of RW Beckett Corporation, Hillsdale College, Colorado Christian University, Intercessors for America, and the Adolph Coors Foundation.
He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering from Cornell University.
As a Christian called to serve God in the business world, Coors strives to listen to God's guidance and follow His direction. His leadership is deeply rooted in godly values.
Jeff and his wife, Lis, reside in Golden, Colorado. They have six children and fifteen grandchildren.