Chris Schwinden

Chris Schwinden is a partner at Site Selection Group since August 2015, with prior experience as a Senior Research Analyst at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and as a Senior Market Research Analyst within the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Schwinden’s expertise includes economic, labor, industry, and policy analysis to support business recruitment and development. Previous roles include a research associate at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, a legal/compliance analyst at Sandelman Partners, and a legal assistant at Skadden Arps, where responsibilities encompassed various aspects of real estate transactions. Schwinden’s educational background includes a Master’s in Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame.