Director

Christopher T. Metz

Director·Central Garden & Pet Co

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Since 2019
Age 60
Tenure 7 yrs

Also at Central Garden & Pet Co

WB William E. Brown Chairman of the Board CC Courtnee Chun Director BD Brendan P. Dougher Director NL Nicholas Lahanas Director and Chief Executive Officer RL Randal D. Lewis Director BI Brooks M. Pennington III Director

Roles

Organization Role Dates Details
Central Garden & Pet Co Director 2019–present Current role
Vista Outdoor Inc. Director and Chief Executive Officer October 2017–January 2023
Arctic Cat Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer December 2014–March 2017 Manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Managing Director 2005–July 2014 Global private equity firm.
Black & Decker President, Hardware and Home Improvement Group 1999–2005 Part of over 13 years at the company in a variety of capacities.
Vista Outdoor Inc. Chief Executive Officer 2017-2023
Sun Capital Partners Inc. Managing Director 2005-2014

External roles

Organization Role Dates
Solo Brands, Inc. President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since January 2024
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Director (former) 2015–2017

Related

Source: Central Garden & Pet Co SEC filings and official company website

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