Christopher Sadler

Christopher Sadler serves as the Director of the Public Safety Innovation Center at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation since February 2022, where the focus is on connecting technology developers with emergency responders to enhance safety and efficiency in emergency services. Prior to this role, Christopher amassed extensive experience at York County Fire and Life Safety from April 1998 to February 2022, progressing through various leadership positions including Deputy Chief/Deputy Director, Assistant Chief, and Battalion Chief, overseeing multiple divisions and special operations teams. Christopher holds an Executive Fire Officer designation from the U.S. National Fire Academy and an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Tidewater Community College, complemented by certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic.