Chris joined Baird in 2016 and brings over 35 years of experience in law, banking, trusts and estates, and investment management. Originally from Sioux City, Chris grew up in California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chris received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, double majoring in Law & Society and Psychology. Chris earned his law degree from the Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California. Chris and his wife Margaret have two sons: Connor and Hiatt. Chris and Margaret enjoy visiting family and friends on the west coast, and international travel. Chris is currently a member of the Sioux City Art Center Board of Trustees.