Chris W.

Chris W. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2009, they started working as the General Counsel at the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and held this position until September 2014. From September 2014 to September 2017, Chris W. worked as the EVP, GC & Secretary at Professional Diversity Network. They then transitioned to being a Consultant to the CEO of the same company from September 2017 to September 2018. In 2018, Chris W. joined Spindle, Inc. as the President & Executive Director, and their tenure lasted until April 2019. In 2017, Chris W. also founded Arete Strategies LLC, where they currently hold the position of Founder. More recently, in April 2021, Chris W. started working at BidMyListing as the Board Chair and Chief Strategy Officer.

Chris W. completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Finance from Le Moyne College from 1993 to 1996. Chris then pursued a Doctor of Law degree (JD) from the William & Mary Law School, graduating between 1996 and 1999. In April 2013, Chris W. obtained certification as a New York State Registered In-House Counsel from the New York State Bar Association. Additionally, in September 1999, they obtained certification from the Virginia State Bar.