Crit Bennett
About Crit Bennett
Crit Bennett is a Product Manager at InVeris Training Solutions, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in mechanical engineering and military service, with experience in product management, hardware management, and engineering roles.
Work at InVeris Training Solutions
Crit Bennett has been a Product Manager at InVeris Training Solutions since 2017, contributing to the company's focus on training solutions for military and law enforcement. Prior to this role, he served as Hardware Manager from 2012 to 2017 and as Principal Engineer and Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2007 to 2012. His tenure at InVeris has been marked by significant initiatives, including leading efforts to recover market share and enhance product profitability.
Military Experience
Crit Bennett served in the US Army as a Specialist in Air Defense (14J) from 2001 to 2003. His military service included deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, and he was stationed at Ft Riley, KS. This experience has informed his work in the defense sector, particularly in product development and collaboration with military user groups.
Education and Expertise
Crit Bennett holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from the University of North Georgia, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying there from 1995 to 2004. His educational background supports his roles in product management and engineering.
Achievements in Product Management
During his time at InVeris Training Solutions, Crit Bennett led initiatives that resulted in a significant recovery of market share from 15% to 57% between 2018 and 2019. He also achieved a 22% increase in profitability for the Military Live Fire product line in its first year by concentrating on the highest-volume offerings. Additionally, he developed a business case that led to a 35% cost reduction for a high-volume product.
Leadership and Collaboration
Crit Bennett serves as an Agile scrum leader, facilitating projects that operate outside traditional waterfall development processes. He chairs company representation and collaboration with Department of Defense technical and procurement user groups, ensuring that InVeris Training Solutions aligns with military needs and requirements.