Piedmont Director

With a career dedicated to serving the community where he grew up, Chris began his fire service career with Guil-Rand Fire Department in 2009 as a volunteer before transitioning to a paid position in 2010. Throughout his career, he has advanced through the ranks of firefighter, lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief. He currently serves as Assistant Chief of Operations for Guil-Rand Fire Department.

Chris holds numerous state and federal certifications, an associate degree in Fire Protection Technology from Guilford Technical Community College, and has successfully completed the Fire and Rescue Management Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

In addition to his service with Guil-Rand Fire Department, Chris remains actively involved in the fire service at the regional level. He currently serves as the 1st Vice President of the Piedmont North Carolina Firefighters Association and has previously served on the Guilford County Fire and Rescue Council.

Outside of the fire service, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to the beach, and playing golf. He resides in Archdale with his wife, Sheila, and they have two daughters, Halle and Rilan.