Chris’ career includes more than 20 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing business and marketplace strategies. Her work has spanned a variety of corporate, entrepreneurial, consulting, and general management responsibilities across several industries. Additionally, Chris serves on the board of several businesses and non-profit organizations. She is an active investor in women-owned and led businesses.

During her corporate career, Chris held several senior-level positions at Cowles Media/Star Tribune, including senior vice president and general manager of markets and products. Chris also spent nearly fifteen years in the financial services industry, including several senior vice president positions at First Bank (now US Bank.)

Chris holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hamline University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She has also completed the Northwestern University N.M.C. Advanced Executive program.

By night, Chris is a struggling writer and playwright.  She reads voraciously, loves contemporary art, music of almost any kind, and travels with friends and family every chance she gets, always trying to land near water.

Contact Chris at: clavm@aveus.com

To schedule Chris for a speaking engagement, contact Katie Morrow at 651.379.3884 or email kmorrow@aveus.com.