Kent Katterheinrich

Kent Katterheinrich is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in consumer electronics, aerospace, and product development. Currently serving as VP of Engineering at Chug Inc. / GEMS since May 2019, Kent oversees design and development for retail solutions. Previous roles include Chief Engineer at Flexible Composites Incorporated, where mechanical design and innovative solutions for space exploration were primary responsibilities, and a significant tenure at Target, managing advanced product development projects and generating intellectual property for IoT devices. Kent's earlier career includes positions at Lockheed Martin and Honeywell, focusing on mechanical design and testing. Kent holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.