Chris was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1996. After experimenting with several martial arts systems, he was introduced to krav maga by a friend. He found the practical aspects of the system exciting and refreshing when compared to other styles, and he found the realism for which he was looking. As he gained more experience within the system, he began to find that he spent much of his time passing this knowledge to others. Chris decided to pursue an instructor role, and recently completed instructor certification within Commando Krav Maga to help others improve their confidence and ability to protect themselves.

Chris also enjoys many other activities, including bike riding, running and hiking. He also volunteers his time with several community music programs and assists the brass sections at several of the areas high schools. Along with the above, Chris is proud to be the staff photographer for St. Louis Self Defense and Fitness, and is also responsible for orgainizing many of the school's social gatherings.