Author Archives: Chris

About Chris

Innovator, strategist, polymath, animal advocate & rescuer, husband, father, adventurer. Expertise: innovation, emerging tech, brand strategy, social marketing

Reality Check To Animal Rescuers

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Chris

I’m the Chairman of the Companion Animal Advisory Board at the Georgia Department of Agriculture.  It’s a volunteer position, and I serve at the pleasure of Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black. After Companion Animal Advisory Board meeting last Thursday evening, … Continue reading →

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Cameron on the Riots

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Chris

In a speech earlier today, British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed, “And to the lawless minority, the criminals who’ve taken what they can get, I say this – we will track you down, we will find you, we will charge you, we … Continue reading →

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1st Wedding Picture – Joanne & Chris on Friday, May 20, 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Chris
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Startup Ideas & Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Chris

I talk to lots of entrepreneurs (and people that want to be), and many of them have really cool ideas.  I love to engage in discussions with thoughtful people – entrepreneurs or otherwise – because I love sharing in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Science & Technology, Strategy | 3 Comments

Animal Protection Steering Committee Kick-Off

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Chris

The Animal Protection Steering Committee was created by Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black to provide him with a formal recommendation regarding the future of the Animal Protection Section of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Each member of our team was appointed … Continue reading →

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Gary Black was elected Georgia’s next Commissioner of Agriculture on Tuesday!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Chris

Gary Black was elected Georgia’s next Commissioner of Agriculture on Tuesday!  He will take office in January, and will convene the Strategic Planning Team shortly thereafter.  Throughout 2011, we will be reaching out to animal advocacy leaders and animal welfare … Continue reading →

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Please VOTE for Gary Black for Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Chris

To the animal lovers of Georgia: If Gary Black is elected Georgia’s next Commissioner of Agriculture this Tuesday, Georgia’s animal welfare community will begin a bright new relationship with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Pending Gary Black‘s election, I have accepted a position to … Continue reading →

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Leadership Series: Virtue

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Chris

Installment #2 of the Leadership Series. Great leaders are virtuous people. It is the foundation upon which all other leadership skills are built. Leadership is built on trust. Be a trusting person. Make leaps of faith all the time. Unless you … Continue reading →

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Leadership Series: Introduction

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Chris

Installment #1 of the Leadership Series. Today is my birthday.  I am 40 years old.  As I look back on the broad themes that have dominated my life to date, one stands out above all others – my passion for … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Lexie & Chris – Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Chris

Please read the Adventures of Lexie & Chris – Part 1, and the Adventures of Lexie & Chris – Part 2, before reading Part 3. Lexie received less attention than usual from me over the past few weeks.  Between a … Continue reading →

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