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Bret Weiss Named Inaugural Honoree of Finance & Commerce’s C‑Level Awards
February 6, 2026
WSB is proud to announce that Bret Weiss, President & CEO, has been selected as an inaugural honoree of Finance & Commerce’s C‑Level Awards. This recognition celebrates Minnesota business leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, vision and a strong commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Throughout his career, Bret has championed WSB’s mission to deliver innovative, future‑focused infrastructure solutions that support strong, resilient communities. His dedication to building what’s next through technology, collaboration and a people‑first culture aligns directly with the values recognized by the C‑Level Awards and reinforces the purposeful leadership that drives WSB forward.
As part of this honor, Bret will be profiled in the C‑Level Awards publication and recognized during the awards and networking event on April 9, 2026, at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis.
“I’m honored to be included among leaders who reflect values so closely aligned with WSB’s mission,” said Weiss. “This recognition reinforces the meaningful work we’re doing together to shape a stronger, more resilient future.”
As a longstanding and respected source for regional business news, Finance & Commerce plays an important role in highlighting leaders who shape Minnesota’s economic and community landscape. Their C‑Level Awards honor individuals whose leadership and values reflect the qualities that strengthen organizations and the communities they serve. Being recognized by an organization so deeply connected to the region makes this distinction especially meaningful for WSB, underscoring the alignment between the award’s purpose and our mission‑driven approach.
WSB congratulates Bret on this meaningful achievement and celebrates the impact his mission‑driven leadership continues to have across our company and the industry.
