Chris Lafontaine

Chris LaFontaine is an experienced executive in sales, marketing, and product management, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at The Pesto Group Inc. since November 2020. With a focus on business execution software for the LBM industry, LaFontaine oversees all related functions within the company. Prior to this role, LaFontaine demonstrated strong managerial skills while serving as General Manager for The Great Escape Room in Grand Rapids and Chicago, managing two locations and leading a team of 26. As the co-founder and CEO of Booyango from May 2011 to June 2017, LaFontaine successfully launched an innovative service aimed at enhancing career management for active professionals. LaFontaine's past positions include Global Product Manager at Kodak, International Market Director at X-Rite Incorporated, and multiple roles at Agfa, where significant contributions to product development and market strategy were made. LaFontaine holds a degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology.