Chris Ernst

Chris Ernst started their work experience in 1997 as a Vice President at Grubb and Ellis. In 2003, they moved to Aardex where they held various roles including CEO/President and Principal/Sr. Vice President with a focus on commercial real estate development and building green user-effective buildings. In 2011, they became the CEO/President of ARES LLC.

Chris Ernst attended Bentley Senior High School from 1976 to 1980. Chris then pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at Central Michigan University from 1980 to 1985. After completing their undergraduate studies, Chris went on to obtain their MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1986.