JHS CEO Chris Preti Receives 2026 Person of Influence Award
SPOKANE, Wash.-The Spokane Journal of Business named Chris Preti, CEO of Jubilant HollisterStier (JHS), as one of its 2026 People of Influence.
“I’m humbled and deeply grateful to accept this award,” said Preti. “This really reflects the dedication of the entire team at JHS who I have the honor of leading.”
Preti received this award in recognition of his leadership at JHS, a contract pharmaceutical manufacturing services company, through a major period of growth. As a result of this expansion, JHS will now be able to provide over 300 million patients per year with the medications they need and will have added at least 400 new jobs to the Spokane area.
Known for his motivational and adaptable leadership style, Preti likes to inspire others to adopt the mindset of an Olympic athlete in pursuit of excellence and personal development. For him, working in the healthcare industry is about helping others and giving back.
The Journal of Business’ People of Influence is an annual recognition of some of the Inland Northwest’s most newsworthy thought leaders and industry innovators who give back in business and in the community. Preti was one of 25 honorees who was honored at the 2026 awards on January 29th in downtown Spokane.
Through Preti’s leadership, JHS has organized local partnerships and volunteer efforts to honor its commitment to giving back to Spokane and the surrounding region. JHS has participated in community initiatives like the Spokane Chiefs Teddy Bear Toss, Toys for Tots, backpack donation drives, Hoopfest, career fairs, women in STEM events, and golf fundraising events for the Spokane Youth Sports Association (SYSA).
“I love helping others reach their dreams,” said Preti. “It makes me really proud to see people reach new heights and possibilities beyond what they even thought possible.”
About Jubilant HollisterStier
Jubilant HollisterStier (JHS) CMO provides comprehensive sterile fill-finish, lyophilization, and ophthalmic services, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet the needs of global healthcare markets and patients worldwide. With our decades of experience and dual sites in Spokane and Montréal, we offer a flexible and collaborative partnership model for manufacturing excellence that enables our clients to increase speed to market with full regulatory confidence. Visit www.jublhs.com to learn more.
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