Iris R. Childress

Iris R. Childress is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in consultancy, technology, and government modernization. Currently serving as a Board Member at Above PAR Advisors LLC since September 2013, Iris focuses on strategy and transformation services with an ROI-centric approach. As the Managing Partner and Founder of Grayer Hamilton, Iris successfully delivered a modernization plan for a data center, achieving significant cost savings. At Microsoft, Iris held several leadership roles, including Director of Modern Work and Director of Strategy Operations, where contributions included enhancing sales effectiveness and improving product launch processes. Previous experience includes Senior Executive at Accenture, where Iris led a consulting practice with notable P&L responsibilities, and Director of Systems Engineering at Nextel Communications, focusing on network expansion and operational efficiency. Iris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Humanities from the United States Air Force Academy.