Technology & Operations Leader
Chris delivers reliable, well-governed technology that supports growth and preserves trust.
Biography
Husband & Father
Husband & Father
Husband & Father
Chris is a Catholic husband and father of four. He is steadfast in his role to care for his family and others equally.
Schooling
Husband & Father
Husband & Father
Chris attended Auburn University, receiving a B.S. in Management Information Systems in 2000 with a focus in e-Commerce.
Health & Fitness
Husband & Father
Health & Fitness
Chris is pursuing lifelong fitness goals, which in turn, help him achieve personal, family, and professional goals.
Tech Community
Soccer & Futsal
Health & Fitness
Chris stays actively engaged in various degrees of technology, FinTech, banking and risk events to stay current.
Soccer & Futsal
Soccer & Futsal
Soccer & Futsal
Chris believes that sport and competition builds strong character. He coaches and mentors children through local sport programs.
Career Highlights
Independent Technology & Operations Advisor - Fractional CIO Engagements
As an independent technology and operations advisor, Chris works with community and regional banks as a fractional CIO, helping executive teams strengthen application delivery, service management, and operational controls. His work focuses on building dependable, well-governed platforms that support growth, regulatory expectations, and day-to-day execution without unnecessary complexity or disruption.
Head of Application Development, SVP
As Head of Application Development at Renasant Bank, Chris led enterprise application delivery and operational governance during a period of rapid growth and acquisition. He was accountable for a large, diverse application portfolio, vendor and budget oversight, and the design of disciplined change and release controls aligned to regulatory expectations. Chris' work focused on delivering reliable platforms that supported commercial lending, treasury services, and integration activities while preserving credit culture and operational stability as the bank scaled.
Technology & Operational Leadership Roles
At Regions Bank, Chris held multiple leadership roles within a large super-regional banking organization. His responsibilities spanned application development, data and analytics platforms, continuous improvement, and operational support for risk, credit, business lines, and corporate functions, including direct alignment with the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Credit Officer. Chris led teams and major initiatives during periods of regulatory scrutiny, merger integration, and operational change, focusing on stability, disciplined execution, and dependable delivery in a highly regulated environment.