ABOUT ME

I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and spent my early years in Chesapeake, Virginia, where I graduated high school in 1999.

I enlisted in the United States Army in 2000, serving worldwide, including combat deployments to support the Global War on Terrorism.

While serving on active duty, I attended Western Carolina University, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management.

In 2014, I was selected to attend the National Defense University, where I graduated in 2015 with a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies.

In June 2021, based on my passion for teaching, coaching, mentoring and two previous U.S. Army Instructor assignments, I was chosen to serve as a Senior Instructor at the Joint Special Operations University in Tampa, Florida. As a result of this assignment, I am now a Certified Higher Education Professional in Teaching both in resident and online environments and a Resilience Building Leadership Professional Trainer.

I am married to the love of my life and have six kids and three grandchildren.

I am an avid runner who completed his first JFK 50 Mile, the oldest ultramarathon in the U.S., in November 2024. The experience was similar to life—supreme highs, dreadful lows, tears and smiles, blood and sweat, cries and laughs. The suffering was significant at times. The adversity was relentless and unopposable, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

Paying it forward and giving back is a gift and passion of mine. I cannot tell you how mentorship can change an individual's life trajectory. I am a living witness to it!

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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu 

  • “I can say Chris is the person you want in charge of developing your organization's future. Chris is a leader; most importantly, he is a dedicated mentor. His desire to see others succeed and accomplish their goals is as important to him as seeing his own goals achieved.” -John R.

  • “One could say he's the Swiss Army knife of leadership. I have known Chris for nearly a decade, and he has coached, been a mentor, and advisor to almost every echelon of leadership. I couldn't give a higher recommendation for a person that has impeccable work ethic, moral integrity, and is simply cut from a different cloth.” -Ivy C

  • “As a subordinate personnel director, I benefitted from the mentorship and guidance Chris offered every day. His ability to focus on the most important business objective while still supporting and shaping peripheral concerns made our organization more resilient and agile. In this manner, Chris is an essential component of any team—one that builds trust and confidence.” -Josh C.

  • "I contacted Chris to talk and learn to build my leadership skills/knowledge. Mr. Chris was very helpful in guiding me toward the right leadership direction by sharing his experiences. His stories of dedication and perseverance throughout his Army career have helped me better understand the good and the bad regarding the Army. I will never forget his most influential quote, "Mission, men and myself in that order." -Caleb S.

TESTIMONIALS

words matter

  • Teacher

    Typically has more knowledge of the topic that you're studying than you do.

  • Coach

    Trainer or instructor whose goal is to improve someone's performance or skill or help them prepare for something.

  • Mentor

    Has an excellent vision of what you're trying to achieve.

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