Ben Montgomery
About Ben Montgomery
Ben Montgomery serves as the Director of Catalog at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and has a background in computer science and mathematical science from Ferrum College.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Ben Montgomery serves as the Director of Catalog at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees catalog management and development, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of product information. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in catalog optimization and customer engagement.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Montgomery has held multiple roles at Advance Auto Parts prior to his current position. He worked as a Manager of Omni-Channel Catalog from 2019 to 2021, focusing on integrating various sales channels. His tenure also includes positions as Senior Project Manager from 2014 to 2016, Program Manager from 2016 to 2018, Project Manager II from 2008 to 2014, and Business Analyst I from 2007 to 2008. These roles provided him with extensive experience in project management and business analysis within the automotive retail sector.
Experience at Accretive Commerce and HP
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Montgomery worked as a Senior eCommerce Business Analyst at Accretive Commerce for 11 months in 2006 to 2007. He also spent eight years at HP as a Consultant from 1998 to 2006, where he gained valuable insights into technology and consulting practices that inform his current work.
Educational Background
Montgomery studied at Ferrum College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematical Science from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills, which are essential in his roles within the automotive and eCommerce industries.
Early Career at Tultex Corporation
Montgomery began his career at Tultex Corporation, where he worked as a Project Manager/System Analyst from 1996 to 1998. This early experience contributed to his project management skills and understanding of system analysis, setting the stage for his future roles in technology and business management.