Chris L.

Chris L. has extensive experience in the utility sector, primarily with Portland General Electric since December 1996, currently serving as Regional Line Design Manager. In this role, Chris oversees new connections and line design services across central and western regions, providing strategic leadership for two design areas. Previous positions include Line Design & Crew Coordination Manager, where Chris led utility line design and operational oversight, and Manager of Crew Coordination, focusing on dispatch and scheduling for major construction projects. Chris's earlier career encompassed roles from Sr. HR Business Partner, emphasizing talent strategy and organizational change, to Warehouse Supervisor, managing materials operations. Chris’s professional background in human resources includes consulting and implementing HR programs. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Leadership from George Fox University and a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Multnomah University. Additionally, Chris served as an Armor Crewman in the US Army, maintaining and employing the M1A1 Abrams tank.