Chris Files

Chris Files has a diverse work experience in the field of multimedia and storytelling. Chris is currently working as the Head of Multimedia and Events at American AgCredit, where they lead a team of creative professionals to advocate for American agriculture through various mediums. Prior to this role, Chris served as the Director of Storytelling at the same company.

Before joining American AgCredit, Chris worked as the VP - Content Production at Rabo AgriFinance, where they focused on producing content related to agriculture. Chris also worked at Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. as the Director of Video/Photography Strategy and as a Video Producer/Photographer. At the Saint Louis Science Center, Chris served as the Public Relations Manager, and at ABC 7 WWSB-TV, they worked as a Producer/Writer.

Overall, Chris has extensive experience in leading creative teams and using multimedia platforms to convey the stories of farmers and ranchers in the agricultural industry.

Chris Files obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Journalism from the University of Florida, where they studied from 2001 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Chris has also obtained certifications in Performance Leadership from Cornell University in June 2023. Chris is also a member of the Professional Photographers of America. While it is mentioned that Chris has obtained a certification from Google Analytics for Business, the specific details regarding the institution and the year/month of obtaining the certification are not provided.