He oversees daily operations, maintenance, and grounds for the department’s athletic venues, including Alico Arena, FGCU Softball Complex, Swanson Stadium, FGCU Tennis Complex, and Pickering Field. He also coordinates and manages a wide range of internal and external events hosted at FGCU Athletics.

Prior to joining FGCU, Chris spent nine years with the Houston Astros, serving in operational leadership roles with the organization’s Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land (TX) and Class-A affiliate in Fayetteville (NC). During his tenure, he played an integral role in the opening and operation of Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, as well as the Astros’ Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Before joining the Astros organization, Chris held positions in sales, marketing, and facility and event operations with Roger Dean Stadium, ESPN West Palm, Miami Dolphins, and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

A South Florida native, Chris resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Shauni, and their dogs, Captain and Bandit. He earned his MBA in Sport Management from Florida Atlantic University after attending Lynn University and Palm Beach State College as an undergraduate.