Chris A.

Chris grew up in Chicago, IL and joined the Navy in 2000. After graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) in 2002, he served at SEAL Team One in San Diego. After completing several deployments, he became a First Phase instructor at BUD/s, passing on his operational experience to future SEALs. Chris then spent the next six years as a member of Naval Special Warfare Development Group, completing multiple deployments in support of the Global War on Terror. Still on active duty, Chris is now stationed in New England, where he trains and mentors the next generation of Naval Special Warfare candidates. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Business Administration from UMass Amherst and plans to finish his degree before he retires from the military in two years. When he’s not working or studying, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.