Chris Manz

Chris Manz has over 25 years of experience in various roles in the engineering and product management fields. Chris started their career at General Electric, where they worked as a Technical Leadership Co-op, gaining experience in quality improvement, motor design, and marketing. Chris then moved on to SPX Corporation as a Manufacturing Engineer before joining WaterFurnace International. At WaterFurnace, they held various positions including Director of Product Engineering, Director of Product Management, Director of Branded Products, Director of Warranty, and Director of Product Portfolio Development and Reliability. In 2017, they also served as a Board Member for The New Beginnings of Southwest Florida, Inc. Chris Manz has a strong background in product development, strategy, and customer interaction.

Chris Manz's education history includes the following:

- In 1995, they started their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Chris completed their degree in 1999.

- From 1996 to 1998, Chris participated in the General Electric Cooperative Technical Leadership Program, where they focused on leadership and engineering.

- In 2019, they attended the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education to obtain an Executive Certificate. The certificate was in the field of New Product Innovation, Development, and Implementation Strategy.

Additionally, Chris has obtained several certifications, including:

- Six Sigma Green Belt Training from Regal Beloit, which they obtained in January 2015.

- Chris has also completed Design for Six Sigma Training, although the institution and the time of completion are not specified.

- Chris has completed Six Sigma Leadership Training provided by General Electric (GE), although the specifics regarding the institution and time of completion are not provided.