Chris Prokopeas

Chris Prokopeas has extensive experience in marketing and communications across various industries. Chris currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Gesa Credit Union since June 2019. Prior to this, they held the role of AVP of Marketing, PR & Communications at DFW Airport from February 2013 to May 2019. From May 2008 to January 2013, Chris was the Chief Marketing Officer at Williamson-Dickie Company (Dickies Brand). Chris also worked at Capital One Bank as VP & SVP of Marketing/Chief Marketing Officer from April 2004 to May 2008. Before that, they held positions as Director & Sr. Director of Marketing at Dean Foods from December 2000 to March 2004. Chris also gained valuable experience at Kraft Foods Group, where they served as Sr. Brand Manager from August 1999 to November 2000, as Brand Manager from March 1997 to July 1999, and as Assistant Brand Manager from August 1995 to February 1997. Chris began their career at PepsiCo as a Brand Assistant from May 1990 to August 1993.

Chris Prokopeas completed their Bachelor's degree in Business and Communications from Purdue University from 1985 to 1990. Chris then went on to pursue an MBA in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan, graduating in 1995. Additionally, Chris pursued an Executive MBA in Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, although specific dates for this program are not available.