The Carlstar Group Names Chris Peetz Chief Operating Officer
Oct 30, 2014
Chris Peetz has joined The Carlstar Group, LLC as Chief Operating Officer. Peetz is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of domestic and international experience. At The Carlstar Group, he is responsible for tire and wheel operations, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Research and Development, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality and Continuous Improvement.
Kevin Forster, Chief Executive Officer, welcomed Chris and stated that “The Carlstar Group continues to develop and strengthen our organization to better serve our customers. Chris is a dynamic leader who builds strong teams focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. He’s a proven leader with operations and manufacturing expertise in diverse industries.”
Peetz was most recently with Howden Fan Company, where he served as Vice President of Global Manufacturing. Previously, Peetz was Vice President of Operations, Jacuzzi Brands Corporation, plant manager with Owens- Illinois, Inc. and Business Unit Manager with Parker Hannifin.
Peetz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Production and Operations Management from Ball State University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. He is also Green Belt Certified.