Director
Brief info
Chris is a supply chain-procurement professional at Best Buy, where he is responsible for leading an inclusive and sustainable supply chain that connects small and diverse businesses to capital, markets, and contract opportunities. He worked at Nestle for over a decade in various leadership roles across multiple operating companies and regions before joining BBY in 2022.
In 2016, he received a commission as a Supply Corps Officer in the United States Navy. Since then, he has led teams that support global logistics missions. His distinguished service includes deployments to support critical operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve.
Chris is deeply committed to the community, serving on several non-profit boards and committees. He is currently a Board Member of the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation, the Peruvian Cultural Association of Northeast Ohio, and the City of Edina, MN - Parks and Recreation Commissioner; a Committee Leader for the Retail Industry Group and the Retail Industry Association; and an active member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women Business Enterprise National Council, Disability:IN, and National Veteran Business Development Council.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management and Supply Chain. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science degree in Information and Knowledge Management Strategy from Columbia University in the City of New York.
Chris enjoys biking, skiing, hiking, and a great cup of tea. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife, Becca, and their two children.