Chris Welch

Chris Welch has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Currently, they hold the position of Sr. Category Manager at YETI, starting in April 2021. Before that, they worked at Bradshaw International for several years, with their most recent role being Senior Marketing Director - Kitchen from June 2020 to April 2021. Prior to that, they held positions such as Director of Category Marketing & Product Development, Director of Sales and Marketing for Emeril Lagasse, and Regional Sales Manager at Bradshaw International. Chris also served as a Board Member for the Cookware Manufacturers Association from April 2018 to April 2021. Earlier in their career, they had roles at Oakley as an Optics Accessories Category Manager and an Optics Accessories Program Manager. Chris'swork history also includes positions at Bradshaw International as a Sr. Product Manager, Product Manager, Channel Marketing Manager, and Marketing Assistant. Chris Welch began their career as a Public Safety Assistant at the City of Irvine, where they worked from June 1999 to July 2005.

Chris Welch attended Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics from 2002 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Chris later pursued further education at the same institution from 2010 to 2012, earning an MBA in Business Administration.