Eben Clapsaddle is an experienced professional with a diverse background in product development, general contracting, and rental management. Currently serving as the Director of New Product Development at Chrome Hearts since December 2012, Clapsaddle specializes in consumer product development with a focus on quality. Simultaneously, Clapsaddle has been a General Contractor for Home Restoration and Improvement and a Rental Manager for Residential Housing Management since 2009 and 2012, respectively. Previous roles include Program Manager positions at VIA Motors and Enova Systems, where Clapsaddle was involved in developing hybrid vehicle technologies and electric vehicle drive systems. Clapsaddle's earlier experience includes work as a Manufacturing Engineer at Pace HD and Engineering Manager at dTank, as well as mechanical design work for Pilkington North America. Clapsaddle holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from The University of Toledo.