Brian Huck

Brian Huck is President and CEO of the Eastwood Company, an auto restoration and customization company that has proudly provided premier products and solutions to the DIY automotive market for more than 40 years. As a dynamic, trend-setting business leader, Brian is responsible for overseeing all channels of the business, as well as product development, acquisitions, new business development, and strategic planning. With more than 20 years of experience in the direct-to-consumer sector and a leadership strategy that puts people first, data in the center, and is backed by a grit and resilience, Brian finds creative, non-traditional ways to drive results in marketing, operations, IT, and CEO roles. Brian blends keenly intuitive, creative, and sometimes unconventional leadership practices with sound business management strategies to deliver results. Highlights of his work at Eastwood include: •Transforming the Eastwood Company from a traditional catalog business to a premier online source for automotive DIY enthusiasts •Building out e-commerce, digital, and omnichannel marketing strategies •Launching the Eastwood Company into the brick and mortar space to create a unique, hands-on retail experience •Leading a transfer of ownership from Eastwood’s original owner and founder to institutional investment •Implementing the “Eastwood Operating System” metrics and accountability-based approach to align employees around a unified vision of growth •Acquisition valuation and integration into broader Eastwood platform He has also served as Special Board Advisor for The Driven Lighting Group and T-Sportline Prior to joining the Eastwood Company, Brian shared his unique marketing and analytical talents with well-known brand names like Day-Timer, Life Uniform, Robert Half International, and Walgreens. Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Studies from the University of Missouri- Columbia and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University.