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Ted Wentz III is CEO of Quadratec, one of the largest and most well-known off-road parts and accessories retailers/distributors. Quadratec is a family owned business, started in 1990 by Ted’s father. They are celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2020. Prior to his current roll, Ted was the President/CEO of FireCraft, Inc., a retailer/distributor of outdoor cooking equipment. Earlier in his career he worked for Quadratec and partook in their leadership development program with a focus on strategy, marketing, customer service, and fulfillment. While working for Toyota Motor Sales’ Marketing Department, Ted gained valuable OEM experience. Finally, while serving our nation at the Department of Homeland Security, Ted learned the strategies and tactics needed to be successful on Capitol Hill’s complex battleground.
Covercraft • Sports Car Market • Buy Sell Hold Podcast • Christopher Kimball Financial Services • Quadratec
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Be humble enough to let the experts be experts and expert enough to hold your own with the experts.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
When younger trying to get in to the college he wanted to attend and not being able to achieve that goal, at first attempt.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1989 Jeep Wrangler
RECOMMENDED BOOK
The Billionaire and the Mechanic by Julian Guthrie
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Move fast.
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