Chris is a native of Illinois and came to Midland from Elmhurst, Ill., where he was executive director of the Elmhurst YMCA.  He began his career in recreation and social services at the age of 12, when he became the leader of his local parks and recreation department’s t-ball program. Chris has held a variety of roles, including camp counselor, sports coordinator, senior program director, operations director and executive director of recreation organizations throughout the Midwest. 

He is a member of the Midland Kids First Executive Board, Midland Downtown Development Authority Creating Cool Committee, Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership Institute Steering Committee, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Regional Customer Advisory Panel.  Chris is a Rotarian and a graduate of both Leadership Midland and Leadership Michigan.

In 2006, Chris was awarded the Ruby Award, which honors individuals younger than 40 for excelling in their professions. And in 2009, he was named a Rising Star by Junior Achievement of Central Michigan.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from North Central College in Illinois. He resides in Midland with his wife Becca and his two young children.