Luke Howard
About Luke Howard
Luke Howard serves as the General Manager of First Aid and Safety at Cintas, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in management, having held various leadership roles in retail and safety services, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University.
Current Role at Cintas
Luke Howard serves as the General Manager of the First Aid and Safety Division at Cintas. He has held this position since 2016, overseeing a division that employs 40 individuals. His responsibilities encompass all operational aspects, including profit and loss management, strategic planning, safety protocols, revenue growth, and earnings growth. Under his leadership, the division has experienced significant financial success, doubling its top-line revenue within two years.
Previous Experience at Cintas
Before his current role, Luke Howard worked at Cintas as a Service Manager in the First Aid and Safety Division from 2015 to 2016. In this capacity, he was involved in managing service operations and customer relationships, laying the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to General Manager.
Career Background in Retail Management
Luke Howard has a diverse background in retail management, having worked at several notable companies. He was an Executive Team Leader at Target from 2012 to 2014, where he managed various departments in the Sacramento, California area. Prior to that, he held multiple positions at Albertsons, including Assistant Manager and Grocery Manager, from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Center Store Manager at Save Mart Supermarket Ltd from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Academic Background
Luke Howard studied at Chapman University, specifically at The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership in 2011. His foundational education includes high school studies at Palm Desert High School, where he graduated in 2001.
Customer Relationship Management
In his role at Cintas, Luke Howard successfully managed the service and sales relationship with over 3,000 customers. He focused on maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction, which is a critical aspect of his responsibilities in the First Aid and Safety Division.