Chris is a highly driven senior executive with over 35 years of operations experience in sales, marketing manufacturing, engineering, logistics, distribution, and project management, working in environments ranging from small entrepreneurial businesses to large multi-national corporations. Chris’ leadership experiences include the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
He has held various leadership roles as CEO, President, Chief Operating Officer, Group VP of Operations, Plant Manager, and Engineering Manager for large architectural, food, industrial and consumer products manufacturers. Chris has spent the last 19 years at a senior level starting, integrating acquired businesses, M&A deal maximization, re-engineering operations, implementing strategic initiatives, managing operations consolidations, and performing manufacturing turn arounds.
His accomplishments in this area have led to very successful outcomes for the businesses. Chris resides near the Asheville, NC area, and enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking, and fly fishing.
Chris has a BSEE from Ohio Northern University, a MSE from the University of Central Florida, and additional studies at IMD (Switzerland) and Babson University.