Charles A Garris III

Charles A Garris III, MS MBA, serves as the Vice President of Engineering & Operations at AM Batteries, focusing on innovative lithium-ion battery manufacturing technology. Previously, Garris held the position of Vice President & interim Technical Director at Web Industries, where significant production scaling was achieved for Becton Dickinson's COVID diagnostic test. With extensive experience in product development and engineering, Garris led teams at CMD Corporation and Southwire Company, driving top-line growth and launching groundbreaking consumer products. Notable accomplishments include awards for FlatWire Technology and key contributions at Schneider Electric, where relationships with leading manufacturers were cultivated. Garris holds advanced degrees from The George Washington University, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, and an executive certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management, along with a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech.