Chris Norwood

Chris Norwood has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Chris started their career as an Account Executive at Smith Bucklin & Associates in 1992. After that, they co-founded a boutique marketing and design firm called Dragonfly Communications, LLC in 1999, where they provided marketing strategy and creative services. In 2006, Chris became the Owner of ELEMENTAL Experiential, a position they held for several years. Later, they worked as the Chief Executive Strategist at WHYFOR from 2008 to 2017, where they worked on communication and marketing problems for a variety of clients. In 2017, Chris took on the role of Director of Marketing & Sponsorships / Co-Owner at DUSK Music Festival, where they were responsible for developing the festival brand and marketing strategies. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Sponsorships at GoodWorks Entertainment and the National Organization of Minority Architects. Additionally, Chris worked as a Sponsorship Coach at The Sponsorship Collective in 2021.

Chris Norwood attended Coatesville Area Senior High School from 1986 to 1988. From 1988 to 1992, they studied Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.