Chris joined Adaptive Adventures in 2011 as the Director of Military Opportunities (AAMO). His extensive bacground in adaptive programming and management is highlighted by the last 6 years as the Executive Director of Challenge New Mexico and 20 years of service as Chief and Assistant Chief of the El Dorado Volunteer Fire Department in Santa Fe New Mexico. Currently, Chris is an Adaptive Ski Instructor with Vail Resorts, and the On Mountain Safety Coordinator for the Department of Veteran Affairs at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic where he has been an Instructor since 1988.