Chris brings a wealth of technology leadership experience across both Fortune 500 and mid-market companies, spanning the automotive, healthcare, professional services, construction, and industrial manufacturing industries.
Most recently, he served as VP & CTO at Matco Tools, and before that held VP & CIO roles at Swagelok and Oatey Company. He also spent time in leadership positions at Pentair/ERICO International, Eaton Corporation, and Ernst & Young.
Throughout his career, Chris has focused on helping organizations strategically leverage technology to drive real competitive advantage. His knowledge and experience are essential as Smithers continues its digital transformation journey.
- Michael Hochschwender, Chief Executive Officer
- Dave Schwarz, Group President & President, Materials Science and Engineering
- Jeanette Preston, President, Quality Assessments
- Rav Lally, Group President & President, Information Division
- Cherie Gudz, President, Environmental Risk Sciences
- Gael Peron, President, Medical Device Testing
- Rachael Boryk, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
- AJ McCardell, President, Cannabis Testing Services
- George Cline, Vice President of Security
- Christina Satterwhite, PhD, President, Pharmaceutical Development Services
- Michael Hollabaugh, Group President
- M. Terrell Menefee, Vice President and General Counsel
- Andrew Gleason, Executive Vice President of Operational Excellence
- Chris Nehez, Vice President of Digital Transformation and Technology
- Kevin Oxley, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
- Dennis van der Burgh, Managing Director, Commodity Testing and Inspection