Meet Chris
Chris is a husband, father, progressive entrepreneur and Democrat. He is a proven leader who’s running for Governor so everyone in Florida has the opportunity to rise and lead.
Chris isn’t a professional politician — he knows politics as usual isn’t working for Florida. He’s seen an economy that leaves too many behind, a school system that doesn’t fulfill its commitment to our children, and a community more divided than ever. When Chris identifies a problem, he doesn’t stop until he’s made a plan to solve it. He’s taken on Florida’s housing crisis by launching a purpose-driven business with his brother Michael. He’s revitalized thousands of homes to make them affordable for fixed-income seniors and working families.
By making sure wages and incomes finally start going up, ensuring educational opportunity, expanding access to affordable housing, and passing on a cleaner environment to the next generation, Chris knows Florida can take the lead.
Chris knows it’s not enough to do well — to live by his core values, he needs to do good.
Chris believes that unless he can improve people’s lives, succeeding in business doesn’t matter. Not only does Chris have a proven track record in business, he believes in investing in Florida’s youth. His foundation funds programs focused on college access and mentorship for low-income Florida students to pursue their college dreams – making it clear how Florida can thrive by investing in its people.
Born in Orlando, Chris is a third-generation Central Floridian. He graduated from Harvard University and earned his law degree from the University of Florida. Chris met his wife Kristen when he was 15 years old — they were high school sweethearts. Guided by their faith, Chris and Kristen are raising their three children — Charlie, Mary Grace, and Luke — to live their lives in service of others.