OUR LEADERSHIP

CURT LARSON   Prior to establishing Curtis Research Associates, Mr. Larson held three (3) Vice Presidential positions in sales, marketing, distribution and customer support at Briggs & Stratton Corporation. The last eight years he was an elected officer of the company with responsibility for North American Distribution Sales, dealer networks, customer service and support functions, worldwide product warranty and aftermarket product sales/merchandising programs.

He oversaw service product packaging, warehousing and distribution to North America and Europe, was President of Briggs & Stratton Canada (wholly owned subsidiary) and served as a corporate officer of Briggs Stratton Corporation.

Previously, as Vice President and General Manager Industrial Engine Sales, Mr. Larson reorganized the outside and inside sales departments automating communication and feedback systems. He doubled engine sales in three (3) years creating $90 million dollars of new sales.

From 1988-1993, Mr. Larson was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the automotive components division of Briggs & Stratton, now known as Strattec. There he had responsibility for product development and was the primary contract negotiator with General Motors and Chrysler.

Mr. Larson holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing Education from the University of Minnesota and Masters in Business Administration from Marquette University. His experience includes classroom instruction, development of business plans, establishment of joint venture relationships and strategic alliances, development of manufacturing facilities outside the United States and creating and managing sales networks.