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Cadets ’90
Chris is a Founder, Principal and CEO of ARK Leadership, LLC, a business advisory consultancy that supports entrepreneurs and leaders in a multitude of industries. In 2008, Chris was a founding partner and principal of Pegasus Residential, a multi-family real estate company that grew to operate in 10 states. He managed over 24,000 residential units when he sold his ownership. Chris is a sought-after speaker on business leadership topics, was a guest lecturer to Georgia Tech for over a decade, as well as to the University of Georgia and his alma mater, Virginia Tech. Chris is a former Director for the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (now called the OUT Georgia Business Alliance) and has extensive experience organizing and supporting within the pageantry arts.