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Christopher Metz
Director/Board Member at
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Christopher T.
Metz is currently Chief Executive Officer at Camco Manufacturing LLC since 2025.
Mr. Metz serves as Independent Director at Central Garden & Pet Co. since 2019.
Mr. Metz is Director at AccuDial, Inc. since 2010.
Mr. Metz is Director at Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation since 2018.
Formerly, Mr. Metz was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Arctic Cat, Inc. from 2014 to 2017.
Mr. Metz was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Vista Outdoor, Inc. from 2017 to 2023.
Mr. Metz was President, Chief Executive Officer & Senior VP at Colfax Fluid Handling LLC in 2014.
Mr. Metz was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Solo Brands LLC and Solo Brands, Inc. from 2024 to 2025.
Mr. Metz was Chairman at Vince Holding Corp.
from 2008 to 2014 and Lead Independent Director there in 2014.
Mr. Metz was Director at Kellwood Co. LLC.
Mr. Metz was Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. from 2005 to 2014.
Mr. Metz was Director at Acushnet Holdings Corp.
from 2015 to 2017.
Mr. Metz was President at Kwikset Corp., Pfister, and Baldwin Hardware Corp.
Mr. Metz was President-Hardware & Home Improvement Group at The Black & Decker Corp.
from 1999 to 2005.
Mr. Metz completed undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware in 1987 and earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | 15,305 ( 0.16% ) | 588 936 $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 15/12/2025 | 11,721 ( 0.02% ) | 400 038 $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 24/03/2026 | 13,661 ( 0.83% ) | 59 425 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Christopher Metz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 13/02/2019 |
Camco Manufacturing, LLC.
 Camco Manufacturing, LLC. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures aftermarket recreational-vehicle accessories | Chief Executive Officer | 20/06/2025 |
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
 Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of sportsmen and women. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. The CEO of the company is Jeff Crane. | Director/Board Member | 06/09/2018 |
AccuDial, Inc.
 AccuDial, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides rotating label and delivery system | Director/Board Member | 19/07/2010 |
Former positions of Christopher Metz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOLO BRANDS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 18/02/2025 |
Frontline Advance LLC
 Frontline Advance LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures hammock, stove and barbeque grill equipment | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2025 |
| VISTA OUTDOOR INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2023 |
| ARCTIC CAT INC | Chief Executive Officer | 06/03/2017 |
| ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
Training of Christopher Metz
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
86
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
The Black & Decker Corp.
 The Black & Decker Corp. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Manufactures power, garden tools, vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances | Consumer Durables |
Kellwood Co. LLC
 Kellwood Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and markets clothing apparel and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Central Garden & Pet Co.
 Central Garden & Pet Co. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets | Consumer Non-Durables |
Arctic Cat, Inc.
 Arctic Cat, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
AccuDial, Inc.
AccuDial, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides rotating label and delivery system | Commercial Services |
Vince Holding Corp.
 Vince Holding Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and markets clothing and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.
 Vista Outdoor, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets outdoor recreation & shooting sports products | Consumer Durables |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
 Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners is an active manager which invests in small and middle market companies located across the globe, with revenues ranging from USD 50 million - 1 billion, EBITDA of more than USD 3 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of business services, food & consumer, industrial & distribution sectors. It provides equity financing for growth stage and buyout transactions with an investment size ranging from USS 50 - 300 million. | Finance |
University of Delaware
 University of Delaware Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kwikset Corp.
 Kwikset Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets door locks, handle sets, levers, knobs and deadbolts | Producer Manufacturing |
Pfister
 Pfister Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides plumbing fixtures and accessories | Producer Manufacturing |
Camco Manufacturing, LLC.
Camco Manufacturing, LLC. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures aftermarket recreational-vehicle accessories | Producer Manufacturing |
Baldwin Hardware Corp.
 Baldwin Hardware Corp. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures architectural and decorative products for homes | Producer Manufacturing |
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of sportsmen and women. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. The CEO of the company is Jeff Crane. | Commercial Services |
Colfax Fluid Handling LLC
 Colfax Fluid Handling LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and distributes precision pumps and fluid-handling systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Acushnet Holdings Corp.
 Acushnet Holdings Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets golf products | Consumer Durables |
Frontline Advance LLC
Frontline Advance LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures hammock, stove and barbeque grill equipment | Consumer Durables |
Solo Brands, Inc.
 Solo Brands, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells stoves, kayaks and outdoor products | Distribution Services |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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