Chris was born in Louisville, Kentucky and moved with his family to Jasper while he was in the 8th grade.
He and Gary became friends in high school, and years later, while working in the telecommunications field, he was contacted by Gary for some advice on buying the company’s first computer system. That conversation was the catalyst that brought Chris to the Lemont Kitchen and Bath team. He moved to the Chicago area and went to work for Gary in 1991. Being new to the industry, Chris acquired his extensive knowledge about design, cabinetry, and the remodeling industry the old-fashioned way on the job.