Christopher Allard Email & Phone Number

Jeanerette, Louisiana, US

• I joined the Gravois family in the purchase of Metal Shark from American Marine Holdings. As a principle and co-owner, I am responsible for all sales, business development and program/customer management.Key Achievements
• Oversaw the expansion of Metal Shark from three employees and $1 million annual sales to over 170 employees and $50 million in annual sales in less than six years.
• Drove the award of over 25 federal contracts to date, totaling $350M+ in boats sold.

Glen Cove, NY, US

• At AMH, I managed Production, Engineering, and Customer Service as well as sustained infrastructure support of company-wide growth from $1M to $6M in annual sales. I also interfaced with Proline and Donzi Marine to.
• Modified existing product to meet government and military customer requirements.
• Successfully launched the Metal Shark product line.
• Procured a 100 boat $20+ million USCG Trailerable Aids to Navigation (TANB) contract.