Chris loves spending time outdoors, and values wild places and open spaces. As a teenager, he built an igloo in his backyard and slept outside for weeks until it melted. A native upstate New Yorker, upon graduation from Cornell University, he set his sights on the west and never looked back. Now, his knowledge of Oregon’s geography impresses even the old-timers.
Chris enjoys the challenge of projects that benefit natural systems. He holds a B.S. in biological engineering and an M.Eng in civil engineering, and has worked in natural resources and restoration fields for over 16 years. At River Design Group, he values working on a multi-disciplinary team and with groups doing meaningful restoration work.
Chris enjoys the challenge of projects that benefit natural systems. He holds a B.S. in biological engineering and an M.Eng in civil engineering, and has worked in natural resources and restoration fields for over 16 years. At River Design Group, he values working on a multi-disciplinary team and with groups doing meaningful restoration work.
“Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.”
–Gary Snyder
I was struck by lightning in 1998.
In my early 20’s, Ilived on a cattle ranch because I liked the view. On Saturdays I worked with the cowboys, and after work they all drank Coors beer and watched re-runs of “Sex and the City” on TBS.
Chris met his wife Rebecca when she showed up in his kitchen one morning. Together, they have two young children.
Rochester, New York
Willamette River