Christopher Metz
Chief Executive Officer at SOLO BRANDS, INC.
Net worth: 31 M $ as of 2024-03-30
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Christopher T.
Metz currently works at Solo Brands, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2024, Central Garden & Pet Co., as Independent Director from 2019, AccuDial, Inc., as Director from 2010, and Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, as Director from 2018.
Mr. Metz also formerly worked at Arctic Cat, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2014 to 2017, Vista Outdoor, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2017 to 2023, Colfax Fluid Handling LLC, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Senior VP in 2014, Vince Holding Corp., as Chairman from 2008 to 2014, Kellwood Co. LLC, as Director, Vince Holding Corp., as Lead Independent Director in 2014, Sun Capital Partners, Inc., as Managing Director, Acushnet Holdings Corp., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2018, The Black & Decker Corp., as President-Hardware & Home Improvement Group from 1992 to 2005, Kwikset Corp., as President, Pfister, as President, and Baldwin Hardware Corp., as President.
Mr. Metz received his undergraduate degree in 1987 from the University of Delaware and undergraduate degree in 1992 from Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VISTA OUTDOOR INC
1.58% | 2023-05-31 | 920,549 ( 1.58% ) | 30 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-02-12 | 12,811 ( 0.02% ) | 472 982 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-04-07 | 100,000 ( 0.17% ) | 217 000 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Christopher Metz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-12 |
| SOLO BRANDS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-01-14 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2018-09-05 |
AccuDial, Inc.
 AccuDial, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AccuDial, Inc. provides rotating label and delivery system. It offers weight-based dosing and two-part labeling system rotates around the bottle. The company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Director/Board Member | 2010-07-18 |
Former positions of Christopher Metz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VISTA OUTDOOR INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-01-31 |
| ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-27 |
| ARCTIC CAT INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-03-05 |
| VINCE HOLDING CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2014-11-24 |
Colfax Fluid Handling LLC
 Colfax Fluid Handling LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Colfax Fluid Handling LLC develops, manufactures and distributes precision pumps and fluid-handling systems. It specializes in positive displacement and centrifugal technologies, its products support a wide range of industries, from power generation and oil and gas to commercial and navy marine to a broad range of Industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Monroe, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-07-20 |
Training of Christopher Metz
| University of Delaware | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| VINCE HOLDING CORP. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| VISTA OUTDOOR INC. | Consumer Durables |
| ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP. | Consumer Durables |
| SOLO BRANDS, INC. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
The Black & Decker Corp.
 The Black & Decker Corp. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD. | Consumer Durables |
Kellwood Co. LLC
 Kellwood Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Kellwood Co. LLC designs, manufactures and markets clothing apparel and accessories. It operates through the following brands: Jolt, Rewind, My Michelle, My Michelle Girls, and Democracy. Its products include casual wear, jeans, jackets, dresses, swimwear, and sportswear. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Arctic Cat, Inc.
 Arctic Cat, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Arctic Cat, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | Producer Manufacturing |
AccuDial, Inc.
AccuDial, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AccuDial, Inc. provides rotating label and delivery system. It offers weight-based dosing and two-part labeling system rotates around the bottle. The company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Commercial Services |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
 Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Rodger R. Krouse and Marc J. Leder. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. | Finance |
Kwikset Corp.
 Kwikset Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Kwikset Corp. manufactures door locks and door hardware. It offers knobs, handle sets, levers, deadbolts, and electronic keyless entry locks for residential and light commercial applications. The company was founded by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart in 1946 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Pfister
 Pfister Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Pfister provides plumbing fixtures and accessories. The firm manufactures residential, commercial bath and kitchen faucets, accessories and shower products. The company was founded by Emil Price and William Pfister in 1910 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.. | Producer Manufacturing |
Baldwin Hardware Corp.
 Baldwin Hardware Corp. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Baldwin Hardware Corp. designs and manufactures architectural and decorative products for homes. It offers handle set, entrance set, keyed entry, lever and knob locks. The firm also offers interior lighting products, including floor, table, and wall lamps, and chandeliers and exterior lighting products. The company was founded by Severin Fayerman in 1946 and is headquartered in Reading, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation | |
Colfax Fluid Handling LLC
Colfax Fluid Handling LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Colfax Fluid Handling LLC develops, manufactures and distributes precision pumps and fluid-handling systems. It specializes in positive displacement and centrifugal technologies, its products support a wide range of industries, from power generation and oil and gas to commercial and navy marine to a broad range of Industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Monroe, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
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