Chris believes the best CPAs do more than ensure financial statements are accurate. They help clients make better decisions. By combining technical expertise with practical business insight, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, and boards, helping them navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. His approach extends beyond compliance, helping clients anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that position their organizations for long term success.
Chris works with closely held businesses across a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. He advises business owners, executives, leadership teams, and boards on assurance, accounting, financial reporting, governance, and internal controls. Whether leading an assurance engagement or helping clients think through an important business decision, Chris is known for asking thoughtful questions, simplifying complex issues, and providing practical guidance clients can act on with confidence.
As Managing Partner of Veris, Chris believes people and organizations do their best work when they are focused on their highest and best use. That philosophy shapes how he leads the firm, develops future leaders, and serves clients. He enjoys helping people recognize opportunities they may not have seen, navigate challenges with confidence, and prepare for the future. Above all, Chris strives to be the trusted advisor clients and colleagues rely on as their businesses, organizations, and lives evolve.
Chris lives in South Carolina with his wife, Rachel, and their three young children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring nature whether it’s snow-capped mountains, waterfalls throughout Appalachia, or sandy beaches, and discovering local coffee shops in search of a great espresso and exceptional croissant.
Credentials & Education:
- Certified Public Accountant (South Carolina)
- Master of Accounting, Kent State University
- B.S. in Accounting, Kent University
