Chris Smith

Director of Business Development at Vanguard EMS

Chris Smith has extensive experience in sales and business development roles within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. Chris most recently served as the Director of Business Development at Vanguard EMS, where they focused on contract manufacturing for defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. Prior to that, they were the Director of Sales for the West Coast at IEC Electronics Corp. and the Senior Business Development Director at Ducommun. Earlier in their career, they held positions such as Director of Sales at Vanguard EMS, Director of West Coast Sales at Plexus, and Director of Sales and Marketing at EFTC (Suntron). Throughout their career, Chris has consistently demonstrated leadership in sales, marketing, and client relationship management.

Chris Smith attended Barlow Highschool from 1982 to 1986. However, it is important to note that no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period. Later, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at Concordia University-Portland from 1992 to 1994.

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  • Director of Business Development

    January, 2019 - present

  • Director of Sales

    October, 2003