D. Allen Cardo

D. Allen Cardo is an experienced OEM Sales Manager at Grote Industries, holding various engineering and management positions since September 1999, including Lead Engineer and Project Engineer roles in multiple lighting groups. Responsibilities have included leading cross-functional teams in the development of automotive lighting products, managing multiple engineering projects, and serving as a project manager and primary liaison between sales and engineering divisions. Prior experience includes a Sales Engineer/Account Manager role at Neaton Auto Products, where D. Allen Cardo supported major automotive accounts generating significant revenue, and a Product Design Engineer position at The HON Company, focused on new product development. D. Allen Cardo holds an MBA in Business Administration from St. Ambrose University and a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute.