Chris received his B.A. in Economics from Oakland University, his Master’s in Social Work from Wayne State University, and his PhD. from the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida. Chris serves as the South Region Vice President for Providence Services Corporation responsible for a wide range of social service programs throughout Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. He recently finished his second term as a gubernatorial appointee to the board of the Healthy Kids Corporation (the Florida CHIP program), and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Children’s Forum, Intervention Services Inc., and Everyday Blessings Inc.