Chief Product Officer
Chris is the founder and CPO at Public Products, where he drives innovation across his ventures Utilasoft, Dusted, Kaloop, CareerDomains, and HomeHutch. An entrepreneur at heart, Chris combines his passion for technology and business to create impactful solutions that empower small business owners. He leads a dedicated team of 7 full-time and 4 part-time local employees, along with 18 full-time employees in two overseas offices. Chris also co-hosts the podcast "Business and Belly Laughs" with his wife. Learn more about their shenanigans at www.publicproducts.com.
Chris grew up in Naples, Florida, and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his journey in software development at the age of 14 and continued to hone his skills throughout his career. After serving in the Army and exiting as a Captain in 2004, Chris held various CTO and Product roles at both national and local levels. Over the years, he has successfully deployed more than 30 platforms, with four achieving significant sales in the tens of millions. With two decades of experience in product development, Chris has also explored physical products, toys, and most recently, the food industry.
Now residing in downtown Sarasota with his wife, Becky, and their French bulldog, Chris enjoys summer weekends at their lake house in the middle of the state. You can often spot Chris, Becky, and their dog bouncing between bars and restaurants in their blue golf cart, affectionately named Birdie. An avid hunter and water sports enthusiast, Chris loves to unwind by soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors.