Chris Largent

Chris Largent has a diverse background in retail management and leadership roles, currently serving as the Assistant Store Manager at Toole's Ace Hardware since April 2022. Prior experience includes serving as the Executive Director of the Chattahoochee River Conservancy from October 2020 to March 2023 and as the District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America between January 2019 and September 2020. Chris also owned and managed Outside World Columbus from May 2016 to December 2018 and previously held the position of General Manager at The Outside World from May 2010 to April 2016. Early career experience includes a role as Lodge Sales Lead at Dick's Sporting Goods from 2006 to 2010, focusing on merchandise standards within the hunting, camping, fishing, and water sports department. Chris Largent's responsibilities throughout these roles have included managing daily operations, training staff, overseeing inventory, and coordinating events, complemented by an educational background from Columbus State University.