Christopher Michael Mottino

Christopher Michael Mottino

Corporate Account Manager

Ecolab

Gig Harbor, Washington

About Christopher Michael Mottino


Christopher Michael Mottino is a Corporate Account Manager at Ecolab based in Gig Harbor, Washington. He oversees a portfolio valued at over $10 million across six states, conducting quarterly Executive Business Reviews and mentoring sales teams. In 2025, he received the National Facility Care Corporate Account Manager of the Year award and the Team MVP Award for Facility Care from Ecolab.

Mottino joined Ecolab in 2018 as District Manager in the North Sound district, where he managed district sales volume exceeding $10 million. He later oversaw the Tacoma District before transitioning to Technical Account Manager in 2022, supporting distributor Veritiv and managing relationships totaling more than $4 million in sales annually. He advanced to Corporate Account Manager for Facility Care in 2023.

Before entering the corporate sector, Mottino served nearly eight years as a U.S. Navy officer. His roles included P-3C Orion Instructor Pilot, Mission Commander, and Aviation Safety Officer with Patrol Squadron Forty at Whidbey Island, Washington. He later served as Operations Control Division Officer, Senior Watch Officer, and Assistant Director of the Tactical Operations Center in Okinawa, Japan, where he supervised up to 149 personnel. His final Navy assignment was as Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer aboard USS Nimitz in Bremerton, Washington.

Mottino holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training from Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt). He completed United States Navy Flight Training and earned designations as Naval Aviator, Aviation Safety Officer, and Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI).

He was born in Lancaster, California, and raised in the Antelope Valley in a Catholic household. His father was an Air Force veteran who worked at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works. Mottino played center and outside linebacker at Paraclete High School and contributed to back-to-back CIF championships in football and golf. He began playing golf at age 11 and has maintained an 11 handicap for most of his life.

Mottino has spoken about the role of youth sports and mentorship in building discipline and leadership. He launched "Analog Evenings," a vinyl listening initiative reflecting his interest in analog music experiences.

Areas of Focus


Corporate account managementFacility care salesNaval aviation leadershipSales team mentorshipYouth sports & mentorship

Career Background


Ecolab

Corporate Account Manager

Gig Harbor, Washington

2023 – Present

Ecolab

Technical Account Manager

Greater Seattle Area, Washington

2022 – 2023

Ecolab

District Manager of Sales

Greater Seattle Area, Washington

2018 – 2022

US Navy (USS Nimitz)

Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer

Bremerton, Washington

2015 – 2018

US Navy

Assistant Director, Tactical Operations Center

Okinawa, Japan

2013 – 2015

US Navy

Senior Watch Officer, Tactical Operations Center

Okinawa, Japan

2013 – 2014

US Navy

Operations Control Division Officer, Tactical Operations Center

Okinawa, Japan

2012 – 2012

US Navy, Patrol Squadron Forty

Pilot Training Officer / Standardization Officer

Whidbey Island, Washington

2011 – 2011

US Navy, Patrol Squadron Forty

P-3C Instructor Pilot, Aircraft/Mission Commander, Aviation Safety Officer

Whidbey Island, Washington

2010 – 2011

US Navy, Patrol Squadron Forty

Airframes Branch Officer

Whidbey Island, Washington

2009 – 2009

Education


Paraclete High School

High School Diploma

Lancaster, California

1994 – 1998

Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt)

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training focus

Arcata, California

1998 – 2002

United States Navy Flight Training

Naval Aviator

2004 – 2008

United States Navy Aviation Safety Officer School

Aviation Safety Officer

2009

United States Navy Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course

Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)

2011

Media


Press


Christopher Michael Mottino: Leadership Built on Discipline - CEOWORLD magazine

Christopher Michael Mottino, a Corporate Account Manager in the Pacific Northwest, credits his early experiences in faith, sports, and family for shaping his leadership approach. Growing up playing football and golf, he learned discipline, teamwork, and personal accountability—lessons that now guide how he builds client relationships and delivers consistent results in business.

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Christopher Michael Mottino Champions Youth Sports

Corporate Account Manager and community leader Christopher Michael Mottino is advocating for renewed investment in youth sports participation and mentorship. Drawing from his own upbringing rooted in faith, hard work, and competitive athletics, Mottino emphasizes the long-term impact sports can have on discipline, confidence, and leadership development in young people.

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Christopher Michael Mottino Launches "Analog Evenings" Vinyl Listening Initiative

Christopher Michael Mottino has launched 'Analog Evenings,' a vinyl listening initiative that reflects his personal passion for collecting vinyl records and fostering connection through analog music experiences.

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Awards & Recognition


  • 2025 National Facility Care Corporate Account Manager of the Year, Ecolab, 2025
  • 2025 Team MVP Award for Facility Care, Ecolab, 2025

Licenses & Certifications


  • Naval Aviator, United States Navy, 2009
  • Aviation Safety Officer, United States Navy, 2010
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), United States Navy, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Christopher Michael Mottino do?

Christopher Michael Mottino is a Corporate Account Manager at Ecolab, where he oversees a portfolio valued at over $10 million across six states, conducts quarterly Executive Business Reviews, and mentors sales teams.

What is Christopher Michael Mottino known for?

He is known for his work in corporate account management at Ecolab, having received the 2025 National Facility Care Corporate Account Manager of the Year award and the Team MVP Award for Facility Care. He has also spoken about the role of youth sports and mentorship in building discipline and leadership.

Where is Christopher Michael Mottino based?

Christopher Michael Mottino is based in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Where did Christopher Michael Mottino study?

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training from Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), and completed United States Navy Flight Training along with Aviation Safety Officer and Weapons and Tactics Instructor courses.

Who does Christopher Michael Mottino work for?

Christopher Michael Mottino works for Ecolab as a Corporate Account Manager.

Last updated July 23, 2026