Chris Ripley

Chris Ripley is an experienced academic and marketing professional with a diverse background in education and retail management. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the College of Southern Maryland since January 2005, Chris has also held adjunct professor positions at the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Phoenix, teaching various courses in business and human resources. In addition, Chris operates as a Marketing Guru at Strategic Marketing Group, focusing on improving outcomes for clients in marketing and advertising. Previously, Chris excelled as Divisional Vice President/General Manager at Hechts/May Company and as General Manager at Dayton Hudson Department Stores, earning multiple accolades such as Store Manager of the Year and the CEO Cup for Customer Service. Chris holds a BA in Economics/Sociology from the University of Virginia, an MS in Management/Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a certificate in Web Design from the College of Southern Maryland.