Chris Frost

Chris Frost has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Chris currently serves as the President of VerticalXchange, a full-service research and consulting firm, where they are responsible for meeting the needs of industry leaders in the fields of Agriculture, Commercial Buildings, and Manufacturing. Prior to this, they held the position of Executive Director of Business Development/Partner at VerticalXchange, where they played a crucial role in the company's evolution and meeting the needs of high-level buyers.

Before joining VerticalXchange, Chris worked as an Executive Director, managing a sales team and partnerships in the powersports, meat processing, packaging, and woodworking industries. Chris then transitioned to the role of Event Director, where they focused on selling solutions and managing relationships with partners in the meat processing, woodworking, and industrial finishing sectors. Chris also gained experience as an Event Manager and Coordinator, recruiting end-users and seeking solution providers in various industries.

Chris's work experience also extends beyond VerticalXchange. Chris served as the President of Certus Manufacturing, a leader in the tire inflation industry, where they focused on building high-quality machines. Additionally, they held the position of Partner and VP of Manufacturing at Certus Manufacturing LLC.

Earlier in their career, Chris worked as a Lobbyist, representing the needs of higher education to the North Dakota Legislature. Chris collaborated with various education groups and committees to advocate for higher education institutions. Chris also served as the Governmental Affairs Commissioner at the University of North Dakota, where they represented student interests to different governmental bodies and organizations.

Overall, Chris Frost has a diverse and accomplished background in sales, management, consulting, and advocacy across multiple industries.

From 1999 to 2003, Chris Frost attended the University of North Dakota. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Marketing and Management.