Chris Douglas

Chris Douglas has held various leadership roles in the automotive industry throughout their career. Chris currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Edelbrock Group, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to this, they were the Chief Commercial Officer of Edelbrock Group from July 2020 to December 2022.

In addition, Chris Douglas has served on the Executive Advisory Board of American Adventure Lab since May 2021. Chris has also been actively involved with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) since 2012, first as the MPMC Select Committee Chair-Elect from July 2012 to July 2016, and later as a Member of the Board of Directors from July 2016 to July 2022. At SEMA, they worked towards the growth and prosperity of member companies while also promoting youth engagement and globalizing the automotive performance lifestyle.

Before their time at Edelbrock Group and SEMA, Chris Douglas held leadership roles at COMP Performance Group, where they served as the President from February to July 2020, Chief Operating Officer from May 2017 to February 2020, and Vice President of Marketing from January 2009 to April 2017. Chris was responsible for overseeing the operations, efficiency, and marketing strategies of COMP Performance Group's multiple aftermarket performance brands.

Prior to their tenure at COMP Performance Group, Chris Douglas was the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Xceleration Media, a media start-up focused on the automotive enthusiast space. Chris managed all aspects of the business, which included six media brands, from September 2014 to October 2017.

Earlier in their career, Chris Douglas worked as the Director of Marketing at COMP Cams from February 2002 to December 2008. Chris also held roles at Race-On Driving Experience and Tyler Racing Engines, where they were responsible for the operations and management of these companies.

Throughout their career, Chris Douglas has gained extensive experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on leadership, operations, marketing, and strategic planning.

Chris Douglas attended Jackson State Community College from 1995 to 1997, where they obtained an Associate of Science degree in Pre-Law. Chris then transferred to the University of North Alabama and completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from 1997 to 1998.