Chris Neklason

Chris Neklason is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in leadership roles. As CEO and CTO of California Local since January 2021, Chris has been driving innovation and strategic direction. Furthermore, Chris has been a Co-Owner at Cruzio since June 1989, contributing to the company's success over several decades. Prior experience includes a tenure at Gateway School from 1998 to 2011, where Chris was engaged as a parent, and a position at SCO from 1984 to 1992, serving as a Software Engineer and Engineering Group Manager, specializing in product engineering and integration. Chris's educational background includes a unique journey through the school of hard knox, which spans from 1960 to 2022.