About the Candidate

Meet Ted Wentz

As a business owner, distributor, car guy and second generation CEO of a family owned business, I understand the challenges we are all facing during this unprecedented time

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About Ted Wentz

I am the CEO of Quadratec, one of the largest and most well-known off-road parts and accessories retailers/distributors. I am ultimately responsible for the entire organization, including our strategic direction, earnings growth and strength of our brand. Prior to my current role, I was the president/CEO of FireCraft Inc., a retailer/distributor of outdoor cooking equipment. Earlier in my career, I 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, I gained valuable OEM experience. Finally, while serving our nation at the Department of Homeland Security, I learned the strategies and tactics needed to be successful on Capitol Hill’s complex battleground. I hold an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School with concentrations in marketing and entrepreneurship.

Background in the Public and Private Sector

  • Education

    I hold an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School with concentrations in marketing and entrepreneurship.

  • Public Sector

    As a representative of the Department of Homeland Security, I worked closely with the Department of Transportation on a variety of automotive security and cross-border initiatives. 

  • Pandemic Awareness

    I also led a team preparing the TSA for pandemic influenza using a multi-media awareness campaign for 50,000+ employees and facilitated a Department of Homeland Security Working Group.

  • Private Sector

    After business school, I followed my entrepreneurial passion and founded FireCraft, a retailer and distributor of outdoor cooking equipment.

  • Quadratec

    As the CEO of Quadratec, one of the largest off-road parts and accessories retailers/distributors, I am responsible for the entire organization—including its strategic direction, earnings growth, and the strength of its brand.