Drew Dietz
About Drew Dietz
Drew Dietz serves as the Global Senior Product Line Manager at Oregon Tool since 2021, bringing extensive experience in product management across various companies in the outdoor and tool industries. He combines an engineering mindset with marketing expertise to drive product development and innovation.
Work at Oregon Tool
Drew Dietz has served as Global Sr. Product Line Management at Oregon Tool since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product line strategies and management on a global scale. His position is based in Denver, Colorado, where he has contributed to the company's objectives for three years.
Previous Employment History
Drew Dietz has a diverse professional background in product management and development. He worked at Otter Products as a Product Line Manager from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he was at Gates Corporation in Global Product Line Management from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a role at BOA Technology as a Product Management Guru and Professional End-User Innovation Manager from 2017 to 2018. He began his career at Milwaukee Tool, where he held various positions, including Manager of Research and Product Development from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Drew Dietz studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a BA in Political Science, focusing on Business and International Political Economy from 2006 to 2009. He also attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for a year, studying Business Administration and Management. His educational background complements his extensive experience in product management, where he combines engineering and marketing expertise.
Skills and Specializations
Drew Dietz possesses a unique combination of skills that enhance his effectiveness in product management. He specializes in creating disruptive innovations that challenge market norms and improve consumer satisfaction. His expertise extends to business development across six key markets, managing over 1500 relationships. He is also involved in creative packaging and brand marketing as part of his product management responsibilities.
Outdoor Hobbies and Interests
Drew Dietz has a diverse range of outdoor hobbies that reflect his active lifestyle. His interests include alpine and backcountry skiing, cycling, fly fishing, backpacking, kayaking, barefoot waterskiing, woodworking, and handyman activities. These hobbies contribute to his well-rounded character and provide a balance to his professional life.