Chris Lane

Chris Lane has extensive experience in the retail and business development sectors, currently serving as the Director of Business Development at FASTSIGNS® since August 2017. Prior to this role, Chris was the District Manager at Travel Traders LLC from October 2012 to July 2017, overseeing 20 specialty retail stores and managing significant transitions following the acquisition of Gaylord Entertainment. Chris's career began at Gaylord Entertainment Company, where Chris held the position of Director of Retail, directing operations for the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and managing retail strategies that led to increased profitability. Additional roles include Senior Operations Manager at Big Lots and various management positions at Eckerd Drugs and ALDI Stores. Chris holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.