Chris is the proud father of four children and husband to a ridiculously supportive wife. As an honorably discharged Navy veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, he is proud to continue serving by supporting Nature's Educators mission. Chris loves being a conservation advocate and is the founder and president of Royal Gorge - RIO, Fremont counties river focused 501 C 3. He is an avid whitewater sports enthusiast and enjoys rowing his raft and counting vultures in the Royal Gorge.