Chris has been an avid supporter and member of the Friends of Hammonasset (FOH) since 2005. She was elected Vice President in 2015 and has been President since 2016. FOH works to protect, enhance and preserve Hammonasset Beach State Park through environmental education. Chris has been a member of the Friends of Connecticut State Parks since 2013 and joined the Board of Directors in 2017.
Chris spends as much time as camping at Hammonasset Beach State Park with her husband Pete. Growing up camping with her family she spent half of her summers camping on Fire Island and traveling to other parts of the USA. She has visited forty-eight states, including many National and State Parks.
Chris has over 25 years of financial services experience. Starting her career in Southampton, NY she moved to New England in 1994 where she continues building relationships with business clients.