About me

Chris is a committed leader with a multifaceted background that includes corporate experience, military leadership, and community service. He graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and an MBA focusing on Operations Management and Supply Chain. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Management at Columbia University in New York.

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Chris is a business diversity professional at Best Buy (BBY) responsible for leading an inclusive and sustainable supply chain focused on providing small and diverse businesses with access to capital, markets, and contracts. He spent over a decade at Nestle in various leadership roles across multiple business units and regions before joining BBY in 2022.

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Chris is a Supply Corps Officer in the United States Navy Reserve, where he leads teams that support global logistics missions. His distinguished service includes deployments in support of critical operations like Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Chris is deeply committed to community service and sits on a number of non-profit boards and committees. He is currently a Board Member at the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation and the Peruvian Cultural Association of Northeast Ohio; a Committee Leader for the Retail Industry Group and the Retail Industry Association; and a Member at Large for the School of Professional Studies - Student Government at Columbia University. This reflects his commitment to cultural heritage and community unity.

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Despite his numerous accomplishments, Chris remains humble and committed to lifelong learning. Through his leadership and dedication to service, he continues to inspire others to make a difference in the world.