Chris is the General Manager at Technology Design Associates, here in Bend, which is a full services technology integration firm. In his current role and in his business career, Chris has excelled at developing and executing business strategies using strong business acumen, team building, decisive problem-solving and enduring partnerships built on trust.

Chris is currently serving as a Board of Director with three Bend non-profit associations which are The Council on Aging, The Downtown Bend Business Association, and Family Kitchen. When he served as City Councilor  he was on the Bend Economic Advisory Board (BEDAB), Bend MPO, Landmarks Commission, Downtown Bend Business Association, Chair of the City Stewardship Committee, he was an Alternate to the Central Oregon Cities Organization (COCO), and was liaison to the Old Bend Neighborhood Association and the SW Bend Neighborhood Association. What that says to me is that Chris knows Bend.

He’s running now to become the mayor of Bend. I thought it would be valuable for us all to hear his thoughts on the future of Bend and the issues that need strong leadership.