Graduated Loveland High School 1993

University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Arts 1998

From his high school days where he was elected president of his senior class and Mr. Senior, Chris has been hardworking, honest, fun, funny, generous, loyal and creative. These attributes have helped take him where he is today – a well respected fashion journalist, editor, and public relations executive.

• Founder CCPR a Fashion PR, Communications and Events Company 2016

• Diane Von Furstenberg, Global Public Relations Director

• Starworks Group, Vice President, Senior Director

• Led the Women’s Ready-To-Wear Division; International Fashion Week Productions in New York, London, Milan and Paris

• Lividini Weisenfeld Partners, Senior Director

• Launched the Victoria Beckham Ready-To-Wear Collection, Communications for the

• Elton John Aids Foundation and Events – EJAF

• Academy Awards Viewing Party (LA) and An Enduring Vision Gala

• LaForce & Stevens Agency, Director

• Sportswear International, Associate Editor

• New York Times.Com, Fashion/Shopping Page Producer; Editorial Assistant GIVING BACK

• Ali Forney Center, The Nations Largest Organization Working to Protect LGBTQ+ Youths and Young Adults from Homelessness and Empower Them with the Tools Needed to Live Independently. It Provides Housing, Education and Medical Services to These Groups in New York City.

• Co-Chair of Oasis, the Second Largest Fundraiser for the Ali Forney Organization 2012 – Present Has Assisted in Raising More than $2 Million from the Event for AFC

• Planning Committee, Jeffrey Fashion Cares – GALA LGBTQ Charity and Fashion Show Founded by Retailer Jeffrey Kalinsky 2019

• Host Committee – Hetrick Institute (HMI) Emery Awards – Gala Awards Dinner for the LGBTQ Teen Educational and Services Organization 2016

• Ali Forney Center Oasis Honoree 2023