About Chris

Chris has been a resident of Smith County for over 20 years. He and his wife, Kelli, have two children, Braxton and Elli.

Chris has been in law enforcement for over 20 years, having the duty & powers of a State Peace Officer to enforce all laws of Texas. He has also been a small business owner and has the experience of budgeting, managing employees and making a payroll. Chris and his family have been very blessed by the residents of Smith County, especially the support shown with his son. Chris views his candidacy as an opportunity to give back to the people by continuing to serve in an honest and ethical manner.

Christian – Conservative – Republican

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Dallas Baptist University

EMPLOYMENT

Current:  Petro-Land Group, Inc. – Oil/Gas Landman

Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (State Game Warden) 20 yrs, Retired

LTV Missiles and Electronics 5 yrs. (held a ‘secret’ clearance)

Former Building Superintendent, General Contractor & owner of a Construction Business

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Peace Officer of the Year – 1996 Hopkins county
• Award of Excellence – 2009 Smith county
• Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Master Peace Officer Certifications
• Advanced Boat Accident Investigator (one of five in the State)
• Boat Accident Instructor (one of four in the State)
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Instructor
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor, TPWD Firearms Instructor
• Boating Safety Officer of the Year – 2009
• Southern States Boating Law Administrators Association Marine Safety Officer of the Year – 2009 (lower 17 states)
• National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators Marine Safety Officer of the Year – 2009 (all 50 states)
• TPWD Background Investigator for potential Game Warden applicants
• TPWD Field Training Officer
• TPWD Boat Operations Training officer TPWD Media Representative – Tyler District)
• Hunter Education Instructor
• Management/Supervision Training
• Crime Scene Training
• Fingerprint Training
• Crisis Intervention Training
• Child Abuse Prevention/Investigation Training
• Use of Force Training
• Cultural Diversity/Racial Profiling Training
• Human Trafficking Training
• Emergency Management Training

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas
• Member of the Smith County Peace Officers Association
• Member of the Texas Game Warden Association
• Member of the Game Warden Peace Officer Association
• Member of the National Rifle Association
• Member of the Meals on Wheels Board of Directors
• Past member of the Mayor’s roundtable concerning Lake Tyler