Chris has served as Executive Director of the Madison Scouts since 2008, following several years as a consultant and member of the corps’ board of directors. Under his leadership, the organization has strengthened its mission and visibility within the drum corps activity. In 2012, he was named Drum Corps International’s Director of the Year.
Beyond the Madison Scouts, Chris has been a dedicated leader in the broader marching arts community. He served on the Drum Corps International board of directors from 2012–2020, most of that time as Vice Chair, and later as DCI Membership Chair from 2022–2024. In recognition of his contributions, he received the prestigious DCI Chairman’s George Bonfiglio Award for leadership in 2024.
Before stepping into the nonprofit arts world, Chris built a career as a serial entrepreneur, specializing in technology startups. He developed product and branding strategies for organizations ranging from early-stage ventures to public companies, bringing more than two decades of experience in business leadership. He has also taught graduate-level business courses at the University of Phoenix and served as a guest lecturer and mentor at Miami University’s Farmer School of Business.
A proud Madison Scouts alumnus, Chris marched mellophone in 1984 and 1985, and later performed in the 2006 Alumni Reunion Project. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, an MBA from Miami University, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology at Xavier University.
