Chris Connolly

Chris Connolly currently serves as the Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Hurst since October 2023. Prior to this role, Chris has held various leadership positions, including Director of Operations and General Manager at the Hurst Conference Center from August 2010 to the present. Chris also served as Producer/Director for Chris Cox Horsemanship Company from June 2006 to August 2010, overseeing a nationally syndicated television program. Additionally, Chris worked as Director of Network Programming at Dallas iMedia Network from September 2007 to October 2009, managing content for three channels on Time Warner Cable. Chris Connolly holds a B.A. in General Studies, with a focus on Film, English, and Psychology from the University of North Texas.