Chris has extensive aviation industry experience across both airline and consulting platforms. He began his career in the post-MBA management program at American Airlines, serving in finance, revenue management, and planning-related roles. Following a brief stint at TWA, he served as the Senior Director of Strategic Planning at ExpressJet Airlines, the $2 billion+ regional airline spinoff from Continental. In this role, Chris drove the network planning process for the airline’s 42-aircraft line of business start-up and subsequently led the pricing, scheduling, and revenue management functions.
In addition, Chris has approximately a decade of aviation consulting experience, including several years managing and executing air service development engagements for U.S. airports and communities, and related consulting experience for both airline and tourism-based clients.

Qualifications: MBA, Finance & Marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University; BS, Finance, Bradley University