How I lead teams

What sets Chris apart is his down-to-earth nature, creating a stress-free atmosphere that encourages collaboration. He prioritizes the human side of the workplace, valuing the well-being of each team member. Chris is not just a supervisor but a mentor who cultivates an environment where creativity thrives, making him an invaluable asset to any team or organization seeking a design leader with technical expertise and genuine compassion for his colleagues.

Breanna (BG) Kingman · Senior Product Designer, Arista Networks

“Chris is a strong advocate for quality design, holding himself and others to the highest of standards, both in design and in collaboration. He works to strategize and prioritize design needs. To do this, he partners, strategically, with cross-functional partners to craft user-informed designs that lead to effective and impactful products. Additionally, Chris works to ignite and mentor designers, earlier in their careers, encouraging deep thought and helping them build a diverse toolkit to ultimately spur a successful career. ”

Crystal Morey · Sr Manager UX Research, Smartsheet

Chris is a passionate and influential leader. With his mentorship, I’ve learned helpful frameworks to evaluate myself and my career goals, and how to navigate my career growth. Not only is he a great listener, but he would ask questions that help me reflect and the conversation always ended on a positive note.

I am grateful to be able to learn from him and he definitely inspired me to do the same - give back to the community!

Janel Wong · Senior Product Designer, Smartsheet

“Chris did a great job balancing a demanding situation with short ramp-up time while supporting multiple projects on multiple teams at once. He brought a fresh perspective to the job and right away, identified process inefficiencies, and helped codify the decision-making processes to expedite time from concept to dev-ready design.”

Scott Tewel · Director of Product Management, Smartsheet

He is an extremely talented creative and designer. He was a dedicated team player, and he took personal responsibility to embody team values, such as putting the team first and advocating for the user. He tirelessly worked to understand business needs, help educate others on the best product and user-centered design practices, and advocate for the user. I enthusiastically recommend Chris for anything he chooses to dedicate himself to and any team lucky enough to have him.

Lauren Sinreich · Director of Enterprise Design, Bank of America

“Chris stepped into the project as the Lead UX Designer, but due to staffing shortages had to take on a much larger role. At times Chris took on the Business Analyst role and really worked to drive the project when a Project Manager was not assigned. Due to his diligence, the project continued to move forward even without these key roles.”

Wendy J Betts · Information Security Executive, Bank of America

“Chris is an incredibly talented leader. His design skills and technical acumen are both solid and enviable. As Chris’s teammate, I always love to watch Chris effectively workshop a problem. He is really amazing at breaking a problem down into bite-size portions - and leading a group to collaborate on possible solutions.”

Julia Baker Hansen · Product Designer, Bank of America

“Chris joined smoothly to an established team and quickly became a vital part of it. He adapted quickly to the way we do things, learned new skills, and helped us improve our processes. He is a talented UX designer, with a great vision for the product as a whole and an inspiring emphasis on the end-user’s experience. ”

Mattan Margalith · Sr Software Engineer, Synect Media

Minimal time is required with Chris to notice his passion for the arts. He majored in Building Architecture, performs as an elite illustrator, and became a master in user experience design. Chris is a true artist and someone I look forward to collaborating with on any project. His illustration skills make him perfect for whiteboarding and sketch exercises.

Jeff Bryant · Senior UX Designer, Bank of Amerca