Christopher Stout

Christopher Stout has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Christopher started their career in 2008 as a District Resource Specialist at H&R Block, where they also served as a District Operations Coordinator responsible for the smooth operations of over 70 local Tax offices. In 2014, they joined the United Way of Greater Kansas City as a Veteran Navigator until 2016. From 2015 to 2020, they served as the CEO of the Veterans Community Project and as a Warrior Board Member at Segs4Vets. In 2020, they worked as a Major Gifts Specialist at the Wounded Warrior Project and as the Director of Programs at HOPE FAITH - Homeless Assistance Campus until 2021. In 2021, they held the positions of Executive Director at the JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and Director of Development at Hesperus until 2022. In 2022, they became the Director of Development at RPOR, and in 2023, they joined Wreaths Across America as their Corporate Development & Partnerships role.

Christopher Stout obtained a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Southern New Hampshire University from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Central Texas College between 2003 and 2007. Christopher completed their high school education at Branson High School from 1995 to 2000, where they pursued General Studies. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Registered Maine Guide from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in March 2020 and as a CNN Hero from CNN in December 2018.