City of Corona
Chris McMasters has extensive experience in the field of Information Technology, having worked in both the private and public sectors. Chris began their career in 1998 as the Director of Information Systems at Honeyville, Inc., a national distributor. Chris worked their way up to become the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the company in 2012. In 2016, they transitioned to the public sector and became the Chief Information Officer for the City of Corona, focusing on bringing innovation and collaboration to the government through the use of technology.
Chris McMasters has a diverse education history. They attended the University of California, Riverside, where they studied English Literature and Psychology. Additionally, they pursued studies in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Riverside City College.
In terms of certifications, Chris McMasters has obtained several qualifications from various institutions. They have received certifications in ABRA HMRS from Sage, Cisco Systems from Cisco, Critical Chain Project Management from ProChain Solutions, Inc., Dell Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery from Dell, EqualLogic SANS from Dell, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from Microsoft, Sage Mas ERP from Sage, and VMWare from VMware. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
City of Corona
The City of Corona is a vibrant, culturally diverse community located in the heart of Southern California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 170,000 residents. The City limits encompass 39.2 square miles. A city whose heritage spans more than a century, Corona has emerged as an ethnically diverse community, where a significant percentage of the population is made up of young, well educated families. The Corona community boasts many amenities that provide a first-rate quality of life for residents. The City has more than 394 acres of parks, with sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts, two skateparks and an outdoor pool.