Chris believes in challenging the status quo in pursuit of both personal and professional excellence. He seeks to create opportunities for people to realize their potential for positive self-improvement.
Chris has served the community in the law enforcement profession for the past eighteen years, currently serving as the Chief of Staff of the Administrative Bureau at a major city agency. The Administrative Bureau encompasses a broad cross-section of the police department, incorporating over 400 members and consisting of the following six divisions: Financial Services, Training and Wellness, Human Resources, Technical Services, Communications and Holding, and Community Engagement.
Throughout his career, Chris has served in many positions within the police department including as a SWAT Team Commander, Operations Manager, Proficiency Training Supervisor, and various other supervisory and teaching positions.
Chris serves as a mentor and coach across a full spectrum of experience levels, from senior executives to line-level police officers. His sense of loyalty and commitment to duty, as well as his understanding of leadership, make him an asset to his organization.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Business Administration from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is a graduate of FBI Command Leadership Institute as well as several other leadership certifications, to include the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education Public Sector Leadership.
Chris served in the United States Navy on active duty and as a member of the Navy SEALS for eight years before his career in law enforcement. He remained in the Naval Reserves for four years until taking up a government contracting position. Chris was the Naval Special Warfare Mentor Program Manager in the Southwest region for twelve years.
His unique perspective and ability to prioritize objectives make him a sought-after thought leader in organizational management, crisis leadership and human development.
