Chris White

Chris White joined the board in 2022 and serves as the Chair of the Audit committee and member of the Board Loan, Governance, and Strategic Planning Committees. He is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in engineering and management within the plastics manufacturing industry. Currently serving as President of Keco Body Repair Products since September 2004, Chris leads the forefront in revolutionizing the collision repair industry worldwide with Glue Pull Repair (GPR) technology. Under his leadership, Keco has become synonymous with innovation, offering the patent-pending KECO system recognized globally as the premier provider of GPR technology. Technicians and shop owners alike credit the KECO GPR system as a transformative advancement in collision repair quality, marking it as a game changer in the industry.

 

As Chief Executive Officer of Keco Manufacturing since May 1994, Chris has driven the company's growth as a vertically integrated manufacturing firm specializing in plastics injection molding. His entrepreneurial spirit extends internationally with ownership of KECO United Kingdom, established in April 2021, reinforcing his commitment to expanding innovative solutions across borders.

 

In addition to his roles at Keco, Chris serves as President of Roberts Step Lite Systems, a leading manufacturer in custom strip lighting products, and previously as Principal of Spill Containment Resources, demonstrating his diverse leadership in niche markets.

 

Chris co-founded Koino Group in May 2010, a sales and marketing firm representing a range of companies from startups to established enterprises. His strategic acumen and sales expertise have been pivotal in driving business growth and market penetration across multiple industries.

 

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University in 1993, laying the foundation for his technical expertise and entrepreneurial journey. Throughout his career, Chris has been dedicated to advancing quality and innovation in manufacturing and collision repair industries, making significant strides in improving workmanship and efficiency worldwide.