Chris has been in sales and marketing for over 25 years. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a BS in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing. She worked for Frito Lay for 13 years in sales, marketing, and management. Chris then worked in health care and social work, supporting persons with disabilities and the elderly.

She has been involved in Prison Ministry for the past 14 years supporting female inmates during their incarceration. She assists them as they move back into society after their discharge by supporting them with housing, clothing, personal needs, and encouragement to contribute members of the community.