Chris Hare

Chris Hare is an experienced IT professional currently serving as Manager ITS, Networking / Voice at the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System since January 2023. Prior to this role, Chris was the Information Technology Manager at Assurance Financial, where critical IT operations were directed for a rapidly growing financial services firm. Responsibilities included administering Microsoft Azure and Office 365, leading cloud migrations, and managing IT procurement. Chris's career also includes significant positions at PreSonus Audio Electronics, Wampold Companies, Magnolia Distribution, and Computer Science Corporation, highlighting expertise in IT operations, budget management, contract negotiation, and disaster recovery systems. Chris holds a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University, a Master of Arts in Jazz Studies from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Bachelor's degree in Music Media from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.