Chris is a seasoned national security professional with over 20 years of military service, including two combat deployments to Iraq. His assignments have included roles at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Headquarters U.S. Army Europe, and two tours at the Pentagon. While at the Pentagon, he developed system requirements for military space programs, supported the creation of the U.S. Space Force, and co-led the establishment of U.S. Space Command while serving in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Over half of Chris’ military career has focused on U.S. military space operations. He has not only led the operation of space systems but has also helped shape their design and the national security policies that guide their use.

 

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and a master’s degree in finance from Georgetown University. In addition to his academic studies, Chris is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and various defense space systems training programs.