About Chris

For more than two decades, Chris has been helping financial powerhouses like Visa, Northwestern Mutual, U.S. Bank, Capital One and TD Bank discover ways to motivate consumers to act. His experience has involved working for industry leaders like MRi, The Ignition Network, Leo Burnett, DraftFCB, and PromoGroup.

Before joining McGuffin, he launched promotion agency Slant Marketing and grew it to 25 people. An expert in marketing, Chris has often been quoted in trade publications and has been a featured guest on podcasts offering insights into how technologies impact consumer interactions with brands. He is currently the President of the AMA Chicago chapter and has also been on the ANA Promotion Committee. He was elected and served as Chair and Secretary for more than ten years on the local school council at Newberry Math and Science Academy.

During his free time, you’ll find Chris on the tennis courts, attending events around the city and hanging with his lovely wife and two adorable daughters.