Mark Kowlzan Biography and Net Worth

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Packaging Corporation of America

Mark W. Kowlzan has served as PCA’s Chairman since January 2016 and as Chief Executive Officer and a director since July 2010. From 1998 through June 2010, Mr. Kowlzan led the company’s containerboard mill system, first as Vice President and General Manager and then as Senior Vice President — Containerboard. From 1996 through 1998, Mr. Kowlzan served in various senior mill-related operating positions with PCA and Tenneco Packaging, including as manager of the Counce, Tennessee, linerboard mill. Prior to joining Tenneco Packaging, Mr. Kowlzan spent 15 years at International Paper Company, where he held a series of operational and managerial positions within its mill organization. Mr. Kowlzan is a member of the board of directors of the American Forest & Paper Association.

What is Mark W. Kowlzan's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Mark W. Kowlzan is at least $97.49 million as of September 11th, 2025. Mr. Kowlzan owns 437,378 shares of Packaging Corporation of America stock worth more than $97,493,743 as of May 5th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Kowlzan may own. Learn More about Mark W. Kowlzan's net worth.
How do I contact Mark W. Kowlzan?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Kowlzan and other Packaging Corporation of America executives is 1 NORTH FIELD COURT, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. Packaging Corporation of America can also be reached via phone at (847) 482-3000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Mark W. Kowlzan's contact information.
Has Mark W. Kowlzan been buying or selling shares of Packaging Corporation of America?: Mark W. Kowlzan has not been actively trading shares of Packaging Corporation of America during the last ninety days. Most recently, Mark W. Kowlzan sold 25,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.97, for a transaction totalling $5,399,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 437,378 shares of the company's stock, valued at $94,460,526.66. Learn More on Mark W. Kowlzan's trading history.
Who are Packaging Corporation of America's active insiders?: Packaging Corporation of America's insider roster includes Charles Carter (SVP), Karen Gowland (Director), Donna Harman (Director), Thomas Hassfurther (VP), Mark Kowlzan (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Robert Mundy (CFO), Kent Pflederer (SVP), Bruce Ridley (SVP), Robert Schneider (SVP), Donald Shirley (SVP), Paul Stecko (Director), Joseph Vaughn (SVP— Engineering and Operations Support), and Thomas Walton (SVP). Learn More on Packaging Corporation of America's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Packaging Corporation of America?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 37,129 shares worth more than $8,194,984.50. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 5th when President Thomas A Hassfurther sold 12,129 shares worth more than $2,795,734.50. Insiders at Packaging Corporation of America own 1.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Packaging Corporation of America.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/5/2026.

Mark W. Kowlzan Insider Trading History at Packaging Corporation of America

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
9/11/2025	Sell	25,000	$215.97	$5,399,250.00	437,378
11/19/2015	Sell	5,000	$66.00	$330,000.00	305,591
8/18/2015	Sell	20,000	$73.02	$1,460,400.00	310,591
7/18/2013	Sell	85,000	$52.10	$4,428,500.00

Mark W. Kowlzan Buying and Selling Activity at Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America Company Overview

Packaging Corporation of America engages in the production of container products. It operates through the following segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers a variety of corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers. The Paper segment manufactures and sells a range of papers, including communication-based papers, and pressure sensitive papers. The Corporate and Other segment focuses on transportation assets, such as rail cars, and trucks. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Today's Range

Now: $222.91

$217.19

$224.89

50 Day Range

MA: $215.64

$202.15

$237.11

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Now: $222.91

$178.30

$249.51

Volume

827,574 shs

Average Volume

1,042,545 shs

Market Capitalization

$19.84 billion

P/E Ratio

27.12

Dividend Yield

2.29%

Beta

0.81