Jean Drees

Jean M. Drees joined Harbor in 2008, bringing extensive knowledge in brand reputation management, sales, and community relations. Ms. Drees is currently the Executive Director of Marketing and Community Affairs, overseeing fundraising/event management, communications and assists in legislative advocacy work. Prior to joining Harbor, Jean worked for Toys R Us and was promoted to the Regional Sales Promotion Manager. Her responsibilities included driving sales and customer service initiatives through the execution of national marketing initiatives, as well as focusing on corporate relationship initiatives such as strengthening philanthropic ties with national causes. Previously, Ms. Drees worked as an Internal Account Manager and Project Team Leader, focusing on process management, for American Identity, Inc., clients included Fortune 500 companies such as Chase Bank, Land-O-Lakes, and Hartford Insurance, Hallmark and Alltel Communications. Jean spent 13 years as a Sales Executive/Sales Trainer in the Field Sales Division for Hallmark Marketing Corporation, voted one of the Top 10 companies to work for nationally. Jean earned her Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Marketing) from Michigan State University. She completed professional training programs through The Leadership Development Institute of Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL) and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Academy, focusing on legislative and local government issues, brand management, communications, project and process management, and human relations. Ms. Drees is a member of several organizations in the Toledo area including Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Public Relations Society of America, and Chappius Society, a parents club at St. Francis de Sales High School. Jean serves as a board member for both the American Advertising Federation (Toledo Chapter) and Good Grief, where she also chairs the Marketing/PR Committee. In addition, Jean volunteers for the CARE Program at Toledo Children’s Hospital, offering support to parents who have suffered a perinatal death. Jean is married with three children and currently resides in Lambertville, Michigan. She is an avid golfer, loves photography and scrapbooking, and is a life-long Spartan fan.