Chris J.

Chris J. has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Chris began their career in the British Army in 1990, where they served as a Senior Officer in the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment until 2007. Following their military service, they joined Goldman Sachs as a Senior Vice President and worked there for over 12 years until 2019. In 2014, Chris became Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at UTAH DIVERSITY CONNECTIONS, a position they held until 2023. In 2019, they also took on roles as COO at both Beechtree Molecular LLC and Beechtree Diagnostics.

Chris J. has a strong education background in military studies, strategy, and business. Chris completed an MA in Military Studies (Military Science, Technology and Management) at Cranfield University from 2002 to 2004. Chris then pursued an MBA at OU Business School, specializing in Business and Finance, from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, they completed the Advanced Command and Staff Course at JSCSC in 2002, focusing on strategy. Chris J. also attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1992, where they obtained a degree in Military and Strategic Leadership. In terms of additional certifications, they hold a Certificate in Investment Administration from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI), MSP® Certifications from APM Group, PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training from APM Group, and a Series 99 Operations Professional certification from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).