Senior Vice President - 911 Services and Applications / Operations and Facilities

• Nov 2023 - Present

Leadership responsibility for MCP's 911 services and operations subject matter experts as well as the hardened facilities they reside and the associated Public Safety applications (CAD, RMS, GIS). It is an honor to work with so many talented people who put the client first because their mission matters. Bringing together these teams and their experts connects together the emergency communications ecosystem from someone calling 911 for help, how is that call routed, how is it answered, the use… Show more Leadership responsibility for MCP's 911 services and operations subject matter experts as well as the hardened facilities they reside and the associated Public Safety applications (CAD, RMS, GIS). It is an honor to work with so many talented people who put the client first because their mission matters. Bringing together these teams and their experts connects together the emergency communications ecosystem from someone calling 911 for help, how is that call routed, how is it answered, the use of technology and experience providing the right help, while all in a facility that can withstand the most severe elements.

Vice President, Director of Facilities and Operations

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2023

Vice President, Director of Wireless Services

• Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

As Director of Wireless Services, Chris leads a multi-discipline business unit building operations, project management, engineering and specialized services with a cohesive leadership team. His accountabilities include managing all radio, wireless and broadband project teams while overseeing all team operations, delivery and execution of services throughout project lifecycles. Chris supports a variety of public safety communication systems completing user needs assessments, requirements… Show more As Director of Wireless Services, Chris leads a multi-discipline business unit building operations, project management, engineering and specialized services with a cohesive leadership team. His accountabilities include managing all radio, wireless and broadband project teams while overseeing all team operations, delivery and execution of services throughout project lifecycles. Chris supports a variety of public safety communication systems completing user needs assessments, requirements definition to project implementation, testing and acceptance. These implementations of complex networks occur across multiple jurisdictions including state, county, and municipalities. Utilizing comprehensive industry knowledge, other requirements include providing input to strategic planning sessions on future goals and competition.

Senior Project Leader

• Apr 2012 - Mar 2018

As a Senior Project Leader with Mission Critical Partners, Inc., Chris brings his telecommunications and Wireless Engineering experience. This includes leading a practice team responsible for all aspects of radio and wireless services. Chris has been responsible for the team's success in association to providing successful projects in Public and Life Safety systems. Chris is an active participant in the strategic planning process that sets the overall direction for the company and… Show more As a Senior Project Leader with Mission Critical Partners, Inc., Chris brings his telecommunications and Wireless Engineering experience. This includes leading a practice team responsible for all aspects of radio and wireless services. Chris has been responsible for the team's success in association to providing successful projects in Public and Life Safety systems. Chris is an active participant in the strategic planning process that sets the overall direction for the company and practice team. He manages operations and technical delivery for his practice team including supporting the recruitment for the team's growth in staff. The support Chris provides to the team stems from proposals throughout execution of the projects. Those projects range from land mobile radio (LMR) analog and digital (P25) systems, microwave engineering design, and broadband (LTE and FirstNet) consultation for state and county agencies.

Senior Technical Leader

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2012

Senior Technical Leader in L.R. Kimball’s State College, Pennsylvania office. As senior technical leader, requirements include managing a group of engineers and consultants responsible for aspects of L.R. Kimball’s radio and wireless services. This includes needs assessment and requirements definition, analog and digital radio systems design including RF coverage analysis and microwave path design, and technical specifications, project implementation, testing and acceptance.

Telecom Specialist III, E.I.T.

• Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

Frame Technician

• Jun 2004 - Nov 2004