Chris Gerst

Chris Gerst is the General Counsel for North America at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., with nearly twenty years of experience in the transportation and logistics sectors. They have previously held roles as Assistant General Counsel and Senior Counsel at the same company, focusing on operational risk mitigation, global privacy program development, and corporate governance. Chris began their legal career as Corporate Counsel at St. Paul/Travelers Companies and served as Contract Manager at ADC Telecommunications. They hold a JD in Corporate Law from William Mitchell College of Law and a BS in Political Science and Economics from North Dakota State University. Chris is also a Desert Shield-Desert Storm veteran from their service in the United States Marine Corps.