Eric Grupp

Vice President of Business Development

Mr. Grupp is Vice President of Business Development for Crissair and is responsible for the strategic growth of the company. Eric began his journey with the company (Canyon Engineering Products at that time) as a Project/ Design Engineer in 2000. He designed, developed, and grew the company’s portfolio of complex products over the ensuing 13 years, and led the Engineering department from 2010-2013. His role as acting General Manager before and during the acquisition/ merger process helped facilitate a smooth merger between Canyon Engineering and Crissair. He has been leading the Business Development department since 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge, a Master of Science degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Washington State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California, a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).