Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Rise Brands since April 2023. With a background as an Executive Consultant at CB Executive Consulting, LLC since April 2009, Chris has provided financial, operations, and strategic planning services to growth-stage clients in sectors including construction, healthcare, retail, and logistics. Previous roles include CFO at Air Waves, where strategic financial direction was guided for a garment fulfillment organization, and Controller at Hondros Education Group, managing financial performance across six education units. Chris has also held key positions such as Finance Director at FITCH, Vice President of Finance at SmartCrowdz, and executive roles at eBay, Karlsberger, and Architecture By Design, Ltd. Chris holds an MBA in Finance, Operations, and Strategy from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Bowling Green State University.