About
Chris brings over 30 years of industry experience to his role as DEW’s Vice President of Business Development for our Northern Region. Chirs is responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships throughout northern Vermont, northern New Hampshire, and Upstate New York. With a 17-year tenure with DEW, Chris has advanced from Project Engineer to Vice President of Field Operations throughout that time. Chris’s deep knowledge of DEW’s operations and culture, along with his strong client relationships, are instrumental in driving the company’s business development efforts across the Northern Region.
Experience
Chris possesses extensive expertise in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Raised in a construction family in Massachusetts, he gained early exposure to the industry through his family’s diverse roles, including well drilling, development, plumbing, cabinet making, and construction supervision.
Following his college education, Chris served as a manager at American Skiing Company, overseeing up to 70 employees and managing 11 distinct budgets. This experience honed his skills in people management, organizational structure, process optimization, financial oversight, and strategic decision-making.
Chris then embarked on his career with DEW, starting as a field engineer. Over the years, he rapidly acquired knowledge in commercial construction and progressively assumed greater responsibilities, culminating in his current role. His journey at DEW exemplifies his commitment, expertise, and leadership within the industry.
Life Outside DEW
Chris is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending time with his dogs, his wife, and their daughter. He enjoys backcountry skiing, surfing, mountain bike and gravel racing, endurance events, road cycling, and running marathons. Chris and his family cherish hiking with their dogs and savoring the peace and quiet of Vermont’s natural beauty.
