Chris Kline

Chris Kline has extensive work experience in various sectors, primarily focusing on environmental sustainability and strategy management. Chris currently holds the position of Service Line Director, Strategy Management at SWCA Environmental Consultants since 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Global Senior Principal for Sustainability and ESG at Cardno, now Stantec, from 2019 to 2023. In this role, they were responsible for developing a global strategy to promote sustainability services and providing ESG support to institutional investors and corporate clients. Chris also chaired Cardno's Sustainability Task Force, which developed the firm's ESG Plan and Report.

Before joining Cardno, Chris served as the Senior Instructor and Sustainability Director at Culver Academies from 2014 to 2019. Here, they worked on improving the environmental footprint of Culver by developing sustainability curriculum, renewable energy programs, and natural area stewardship projects.

From 2004 to 2014, Chris worked at Cardno JFNew, where they held the roles of Senior Consultant, Principal, and Director of Business Development. Chris was responsible for leading the company's business development and sales efforts, as well as serving on the Executive Management Team.

Earlier in their career, Chris worked as an Analyst at Tecumseh Professional Associates and as a Professional Staff member at the United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. In these roles, they provided legislative and policy analysis, managed audits and investigations, and represented the committee and senator with various stakeholders.

Chris began their career as a Research Analyst at the Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies, where they were involved in public policy research and managed the intern program.

Overall, Chris Kline's work experience spans across different sectors and showcases their expertise in sustainability, strategy management, business development, and policy analysis.

Chris Kline obtained their Master of Business Administration degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, studying from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1982 to 1986. Chris also obtained their High School Diploma, Cum Laude, from Culver Military Academy from 1979 to 1982.

In addition to their formal education, Chris Kline has also acquired certain certifications. Chris obtained a certification in Mental Health First Aid – Adult from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in February 2022. Furthermore, they have the title of Fellow in the Educator Climate & Conservation Colloquium, awarded by The Green Schools Alliance, although the specific dates of obtaining this title are not provided.