Chris is the Founder of Enabling Empowerment LLC, a company dedicated to ending micro-management through empowering leaders and their teams. With over 25 years in operations and advisory roles in high-risk manufacturing sectors, including renewable energy and nuclear power, Chris has a proven track record of driving significant organizational growth and cultural transformation.
At a leading Renewable Energy Company, he led a period of substantial growth, where revenue jumped from $450MM to $1B, and plant production increased by over 200%. This was achieved while improving safety by 85% and increasing EBITDA by over 250%. Previously, as a Partner at a premier Management Consulting Firm, he established an Operational Excellence Practice and became an internationally recognized expert in the field.
Chris's experience extends to managing multi-million dollar manufacturing plants for multiple publicly traded companies, significantly enhancing their performance. He started his career in the US Navy, serving on the USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758), where he earned a Navy Commendation medal for his outstanding service.