Carl Stahl Sava Industries is pleased to announce that Chris Krasas, President & CEO, has been recognized by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) with the 2024 Award for Excellence – Executive of the Year.
This award celebrates leaders who drive business success through strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to both employees and industry growth.


Innovation & Growth
Since joining Sava as CFO in 2015 and later being promoted to President & CEO in 2019, Chris has led the company through significant expansion and transformation. Under his leadership, Sava has:
- Expanded into robotics, leading to numerous new projects and significant business growth.
- Transformed manufacturing operations by implementing lean initiatives to improve efficiency and precision.
- Strengthened employee engagement, holding one-on-one meetings with all 90 employees to foster collaboration and remove leadership barriers.
- Guided Sava through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring employee safety while maintaining operational continuity.
Preparing Sava for the Future
Chris’ leadership has positioned Sava for sustained growth across the medical, industrial, aerospace, and consumer markets. Balancing innovation, operational improvements, and employee engagement has helped Sava remain a trusted industry partner.
On behalf of the entire Sava team, we congratulate Chris Krasas on this well-earned recognition!