April 08, 2026
Chris joined the USDA Office of Congressional Relations in 2026. Prior to joining USDA, Chris served as the Director of Economic Development for the University System of Georgia, where he led statewide workforce and business development initiatives in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the system’s 25 public colleges and universities. In this role, he managed key programs including the REBA grant process and USG FastTrack, delivering customized workforce solutions to support business recruitment, retention, and expansion.