Chris Howd

Director Of Product Development at Quadratec

Chris Howd's work experience starts with their current position as the Director of Product Development at Quadratec, a position they have held since April 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Director Private Label New Markets at JEGS High Performance from August 2019 to April 2021.

From January 2010 to April 2021, Chris worked as an Editor at MotorCityMuscleCars.com, where they registered as a member of the media with various organizations such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Top Gear.

Before that, they were the Director of Product Development at UMC ReTech from January 2015 to August 2019, where they handled product launches and strategy.

From September 2012 to December 2014, Chris worked as an Automotive Product Manager & Sourcing Consultant at Kar Kraft Engineering, where they developed product strategies and worked with various brands.

Prior to that, they were a Product Manager at OMIX-ADA, the home of Rugged Ridge, from January 2007 to August 2012, where they managed product sourcing, sales forecasting, and strategic planning.

Chris also has experience as the General Manager of Vintage Auto Works from April 2004 to January 2007, where they turned the start-up into a wholesale distributor for muscle car parts.

Chris began their career as the Sales Manager and Assistant Director of Operations at Mustangs Unlimited from December 1999 to April 2004, where they increased annual sales growth and expanded the warehouse.

Before that, Chris was the owner of GPI Mustang Supply from January 1998 to December 1999, where they became one of the few companies authorized by Ford to use the "Mustang" trademark and pioneered online sales in the Mustang industry.

From 2009 to 2010, Chris Howd attended Georgia State University Perimeter College, where they studied Business Administration. However, the information does not specify whether they completed a degree in this field.

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  • Director Of Product Development

    April, 2021 - present