Chris Hemmeter

Chris Hemmeter is the Managing Director at Thayer Ventures. Chris has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with a focus on technology. Prior to joining Thayer Ventures, they were the founder and CEO of iCare Marketing, Inc., a company that was sold to Sysco Corporation in 2012. Chris also co-founded CriticalArc Technologies, a supply-chain software company that serviced the foodservice industry. Chris has also held various positions at Hemmeter Investment Company, including Sr. Vice President of Development. In their current role at Thayer Ventures, they focus on investments in the food and beverage industry.

Chris Hemmeter attended Punahou School for their high school education. Chris then went on to Cornell University where they obtained their bachelor's degree in psychology. Finally, they attended Harvard Business School where they received their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in business administration and management.

Their manager is Mark Farrell, Managing Director. Some of their coworkers include Jeff Jackson - Managing Director, Tyler Carrico - Vice President, and Lee Pillsbury - Managing Director.