Chris Patterson

Chris Patterson is an experienced training and development professional, currently serving as Vice President of Training & Development at Houston TX Hot Chicken since May 2025. Prior roles include Vice President and Executive Director of Training and Development at Slim Chickens from April 2016 to May 2025, and Vice President of Training & Development at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. from March 2014 to March 2016. Chris also held positions as Director of People Development and Director of Training at CiCi Enterprises - CiCi's Pizza from November 2009 to March 2014, as well as Sr. Corporate Trainer and Corporate Trainer at CiCi's Pizza from 2004 to 2009. Educational background includes attendance at Texas Tech University and completion of studies at Coronado High School.