Chris is a combat veteran serving three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Infantryman. He is also an Alumni of CSU, Millsaps College and Clemson University – holding a M.B.A in Finance, a B.S. in Psychology and a Certificate in Program Management. Additionally, Chris is a member of the Forbes Business Development Council. Combining his military experience with the institutional knowledge he specializes in designing and leading complex business growth strategies.

Before to joining the GK9PG team he served as the Principal of Skipper Group focusing on small business growth and governmental relations. Preceding this role Chris was the Business Development and Proposal Manager for American K9 Detection Services (AMK9); serving as the firm’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Capture Lead for the TSA Third Party Canine (3PK9) program. In this role he worked closely with both governmental and air cargo stakeholders on efforts to allow the use of private sector canine security to screen air cargo. 

Prior to serving on the AMK9 staff, Chris was an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton focused on delivering Asymmetric Warfare Training Support to the U.S. Army. During that time the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) published 22 of his research projects and deliverables. 

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Throughout his military career Chris was awarded a total of 23 military decorations / badges most notable of these are: The Combat Infantryman’s Badge – Bronze Star – Purple Heart – Meritorious Unit Commendation & Meritorious Service Medal.

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