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John Gentry

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Revenue Officer at Stroud Safety
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

John Gentry is the Chief Revenue Officer at Stroud Safety, where he leads global revenue strategy and business development. He is a key driver of the companys growth and national presence in the motorsports industry, drawing on his background in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Outside of his executive role, John is a lifelong, passionate drag racer. He owns Baron Racing and has appeared on the TV show "Street Outlaws. " For him, racing is not a hobby but his lifes passion, and he remains deeply connected to the sport as a competitor.

He actively competes in the sport he serves, having recently debuted his own twin-turbocharged Chevrolet Camaro Pro Mod for the 2026 racing season.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Revenue Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Full Of Energy
Relationship Oriented
Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Motorsports Safety
As a CRO for a safety manufacturer and an active drag racer, he is deeply invested in protecting racers, seeing his role as a responsibility to serve the community.
Drag Racing
Describes racing as his "life and passion. " He owns Baron Racing, appeared on the TV show "Street Outlaws, " and actively competes in his own Pro Mod race car.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Chief Revenue Officer
Stroud Safety
4-2023
Owner
Eileens Colossal Cookies - Nichols Hills
1-2023
Co-Owner
Baron Racing Joplin
2-2019
National Sales Manager
Stroud Safety
2-2017
Owner
Baron Racing
In the press

Media appearances

John Gentry named Chief Revenue Officer - Stroud Safety. Featured in Stroud Safety (company blog)
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Stroud Safety Names John Gentry Chief Revenue Officer. Featured in Drag Illustrated
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Education
1-2005 - 11-2007
Mathematics and Computer Science
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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