Christopher L. Santee

Christopher L. Santee, CFM has over 30 years of work experience in various roles related to facilities management and engineering. Christopher L.'smost recent position is as a Senior Manager Facilities and Engineering at Molecular Templates, where they started in December 2022.

Before joining Molecular Templates, Santee worked at Empower Pharmacy from 2018 to 2022, holding the positions of Director Of Facilities and Facility Manager.

Prior to Empower Pharmacy, Santee was the Director, Facilities Engineering at KBI Biopharma from 2017 to 2018.

From 2012 to 2017, Santee served as a Facility Manager at Opexa Therapeutics.

Before that, they held the role of Facility Manager at Industrial Ventilation Systems from 2011 to 2012.

Santee spent a significant portion of their career at Beckman Coulter, where they held various positions. From 2006 to 2011, they were the Facilities Engineering Manager, responsible for overseeing the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of company-owned and leased properties.

From 2004 to 2007, Santee worked as the National Systems Service Engineering Manager at Beckman Coulter, and from 2005 to 2006, they served as the Instrument Operations Manager, overseeing areas such as engineering, supply chain management, quality and production systems, and human resources.

Before joining Beckman Coulter, Santee had their own business as an Electrical Engineer/Owner at Comet Electric Company from 1995 to 2004. Christopher L. developed strategic sales plans, managed engineering design, and oversaw the construction of various facilities.

Santee's early career includes roles at Alcon Manufacturing Ltd as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) from 1995 to 2002 and at Abbott Vascular Devices (formerly Advanced Cardiovascular Systems) as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) from 1992 to 1995.

Overall, Santee has a wealth of experience in facilities management, engineering, and leadership roles in both the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries.

Christopher L. Santee, CFM completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering Production Management & Sales from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo between 1979 and 1985. In June 2023, they obtained the People Manager Qualification (PMQ) certification from the institution, SHRM.