Chris Minor

Chris Minor has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Chris started their career as a Logistics Officer for the Iowa Air National Guard, where they oversaw all logistics planning for mobilization efforts and deployed base assets to various locations.

After their military service, Chris joined First Union National Bank as an SVP Systems Development Manager. Chris led the technology team for First Union Home Mortgage, designing and delivering new platforms for originations, servicing, and customer service.

Chris then moved on to Mid American Energy as the Chief Information Officer, responsible for data center operations, programming, and financial controls across all business units. Chris led the Y2K effort and implemented a new multi-million dollar customer service technology.

In the early 2000s, Chris joined Marsh & McLennan as a Managing Director, leading technology and operations for their Insurance Affinity Practice. Chris redesigned operational processes, implemented offshore processing capabilities in India, and created a new customer service technology platform.

After Marsh & McLennan, Chris joined Wells Fargo as a Senior Vice President. Chris was responsible for process design and technology requirements for a new consumer lending platform and led the project management office overseeing the entire project.

In 2008, Chris joined Datavision Resources as a Chief Operating Officer. Chris worked with the owners to create a new strategic direction that resulted in a 400% increase in revenues over four years. Chris focused on deploying new workflow and document management solutions in the financial services industry.

From 2012 to 2016, Chris was the CEO of FastGrade Solutions, a SaaS credit administration platform for community banks. Chris developed a new strategic plan, determined market opportunities, and led all areas of the company.

Chris then served as an independent consultant for Fuse5 Automotive Software, acting as the Chief Operating Officer. Chris led investors in creating a strategic plan, oversaw sales, operations, and finance, and helped establish the company as a leading SaaS product in the automotive aftermarket.

Currently, Chris is the CEO and President of SmartStory Technologies, Inc.

Overall, Chris Minor's work experience showcases their expertise in leadership, strategic planning, technology, and operations across a wide range of industries.

Chris Minor obtained a High School Diploma from East High School in 1979. From 1979 to 1981, they attended Grand View University, though the degree obtained and field of study are unknown. Chris then pursued Computer Programming at Des Moines Area Community College from 1983 to 1985, earning an A.A.S. degree. In 1987 and 1988, they attended the Academy of Military Science and became a Commissioned Officer in the US Air Force. Later, from 2001 to 2003, Chris pursued Business at Upper Iowa University, earning a B.S. degree. In 2013, they obtained an Iowa High School Coaching Certificate from the Board of Educational Examiners.