Chris enters his first year with FGCU in the Athletics Department. In his current position as Director of Facilities and Events, he oversees the daily operation and maintenance of Alico Arena, FGCU Softball Complex, Swanson Stadium, FGCU Tennis Complex, and Pickering Field at the FGCU Soccer Complex as well as management of internal and external events.

Prior to FGCU, Chris spent 9 years with the Houston Astros serving as the Director of Operations for Astros AAA affiliate in Sugar Land TX and the Class A affiliate in Fayetteville NC. He had the pleasure of opening and operating Segra Stadium home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and the Houston Astros Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Before joining the Astros organization, he held multiple positions in sales, marketing and facility/event operations with Roger Dean Stadium, ESPN West Palm, The Miami Dolphins and The Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
As a South Florida native, Chris remained at home and graduated with his MBA in Sport Management from Florida Atlantic University. He also attended Lynn University and Palm Beach State College as an undergrad.
Chris lives in Lehigh Acres, FL with his wife Shauni and their pups, Captain and Bandit. In what little spare time he has, he enjoys playing golf, watching TV shows and reading.

Updated 2.14.25