A proficient chess player, Chris understands the nuances of the Ruy Lopez opening, but his Integris Applied colleagues are more impressed with his financial and technical acumen. Chris has experience with all aspects of sourcing strategies and their implementations and has been involved in some of the largest state government sourcing transactions in recent history (over $4 billion in TCV).  As a former buyer of IT services, Chris understands how to build effective relationships across parties and how to create win-win outcomes.

Prior to his consulting career, Chris held a number of financial and information technology positions in the automotive industry. His responsibilities included the pricing of proposals, and the design and implementation of an enterprise cost accounting system.

Chris lives in Detroit, Michigan with his wife and two young children.  When he is not pursuing his grand master rating, Chris enjoys reading and spending time with his family.