Chris Howells

Chris Howells is an experienced Engineering Manager with a robust background in product development and management. With a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Chris has successfully led engineering teams at Minnesota Wire since October 2015 and previously held similar roles at Wair Products from January 1993 to October 2015 and Tradition Pontoons from 2004 to 2009. Expertise includes overseeing the full life cycle of products, from design and prototyping to testing, validation, and production optimization, as well as the design of specialized manufacturing equipment for the luxury pontoon boat industry.