Dan MacKe

Dan Macke has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Dan most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations Manager at Georgia-Pacific LLC. Before joining Georgia-Pacific, Dan held the position of Plant Manager at Appvion, Inc., where they successfully led the plant team through the Chapter 11 process while maintaining excellent performance in safety and cost. Dan began their career at Kimberly-Clark, holding multiple positions including Mill Manager, Operations Consultant, and Director of Distribution and Warehouse Operations. Throughout their career, Dan has consistently implemented strategic initiatives to drive business results and improve operational efficiency.

Dan Macke attended Lawrence University from 1982 to 1986, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government.