Kris Hernandez

Kris Hernandez is an accomplished engineering and product development professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Director of Truck Suspension at Wheel Pros since July 2023. As the President of Shockseals.com since September 2009, Kris has led an internet retail business specializing in off-road shock absorber seal and gasket kits that match or exceed OEM quality at reduced costs. Previously, Kris held significant roles including Suspension Engineering Manager at Transamerican Auto Parts (May 2018 - June 2023) and Engineering Manager at Icon Vehicle Dynamics (June 2012 - May 2018), focusing on field testing, failure mode analysis, and manufacturing defect assessments. Kris’s journey began as a Design Engineer at Fabtech Motorsports (November 2003 - March 2012), where responsibilities included product design, modeling, and production management for high-performance applications. Kris holds a degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.