Christopher Holmes

Christopher Holmes has an extensive work experience in the IT industry. Christopher started their career in 2010 as an Interim Music Minister at FBC Eunice. In 2013, they were appointed as the CEO of The Orchard Solutions, an Apple Premium Apple Consultants Network member and Apple Authorized Training Center. In 2014, they held two roles simultaneously as the Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Training Specialist at HCS Technology Group and Project Engineer (IC) at Apple Professional Services. In 2015, they were appointed as the Interim CEO of The Orchard Stores, an Apple Premium Service Provider and Authorized Reseller. In 2016, they took on the role of Discipleship Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church Eunice. In 2017, they joined Jamf as a Service Partner (JumpStart Integrator & Certified Trainer). Additionally, Christopher founded Rooted Consulting in 2014, which offers multi-platform Small Business Support Services primarily in the Southern United States.

Christopher Holmes has an extensive education history. Christopher obtained a High School Diploma from Thibodaux High School in 1996-1996, and then attended Nicholls State University from 1996-2000, though they did not obtain a degree. From 2004-2014, they attended Louisiana State University Eunice, where they earned an Associates in General Studies. From 2007-2008, they attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and obtained a Certificate in Church Planting. Christopher then earned an Associate of Christian Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary from 2013-2016. In 2017-2019, they earned a Bachelors of Christian Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Most recently, they attended Louisiana Christian University from 2020-2021, where they obtained a Project Management Certificate. Additionally, Holmes has obtained numerous certifications from institutions such as Apple, LinkedIn, Jamf, and Marketcircle.