Chris is a member of the 2018 class of NPCA's Next Generation Advisory Council. He comes to the field of conservation with a strong background in business and government affairs.

Chris is passionate about the protection of our public lands so that future generations can also have the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by them. He enjoys hiking and camping with others, especially connecting those who haven’t explored much of the outdoors to the wonders of the natural world. Chris is currently working for the National Park Service out of the Pacific West Regional Office in Seattle. He is an alum of The University of Texas and a proud owner of two very sassy Yorkies.