Batavia, Illinois
Marketing, Public relations and Editorial Professional. Chris served as marketing manager for Paddock Publications where initiated progressive marketing and branding programs such as the West Suburban Theater Connection, Big Ticket Reading Project, Chicago Fire Home and Away Promotion, as well as working with major non-profit organizations such as Illinois Special Olympics, Northern Illinois Food Bank, American Cancer Society and America Heart and Stroke Associations. For his work in non-profit advocacy, Christopher helped earn the Daily Herald. the Media Partner of the Year award from Special Olympics Illinois (2005). Christopher’s credits include more than 1000 articles and columns for newspapers and magazines. His writing has appeared in publications such as Crain’s Chicago Business, Runner’s World Magazine, Fox Valley Living Magazine, Chicago Parent. Christopher earned the People’s Media Award from Associated Content for his article “Coping with cancer: Getting Past the Fear to a Purposeful Life.” Christopher also received the December, 2008 Top Writer award for work on Religion and Spirituality. Christopher has also conducted public symposiums on drug abuse prevention, environmental management, literacy and diversity. Christopher is former President of Batavia (IL) Rotary, former President of Batavia (IL) Chamber of Commerce, past Board member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Christopher has guest lectured on the subject of public relations at Roosevelt (Schaumburg, IL) University and at the College of DuPage Women’s Entrepreneurial conference.