J. Christopher Clough

J. Christopher Clough has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. J. Christopher started their career in 1988 as Manager of Communications at Ford Aerospace. J. Christopher then moved on to become a Program Manager in Marketing at IBM from 1990 to 1995. After that, they worked as Vice President & Account Supervisor at Ketchum for a year before joining Network Solutions, Inc. (Verisign) as Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Communications. At Network Solutions, they led communications for the largest NASDAQ IPO of its time and built a team from start-up. In 2001, they started their own company, Clough Comm Group, where they hosted a radio program and provided consulting services for marketing and branding strategies. During their time at Virginia Tech from 2005 to 2008, they served as the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication. J. Christopher later joined Sport&Health as a Master Trainer in Corporate Wellness from 2009 to 2016, where they were recognized as an outstanding professional and top personal trainer. In 2004, they started their own fitness and training business called SILVER - Fit for Life, focused on health promotion and development of entrepreneurial fitness and wellness investment opportunities. Currently, they are working as a Program Manager at Corporate Fitness Works since 2017.

J. Christopher Clough has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Marketing from Virginia Tech. Their education also includes a focus on Marketing at the University of Maryland, although they did not obtain a specific degree from this institution. Clough holds a Certificate from Georgetown University in the General Medicine Lecture series. In 2004, they attended the National Personal Training Institute of Virginia and became a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Consultant. Clough has obtained several additional certifications throughout their career, including USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED from the American Heart Association, and NPTI Certified Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer from the SCHEV.