![]() He helps those that have very little money as well as those who are very wealthy. In 2014, in recognition of his devotion to protecting older adults in our community from financial exploitation, the Virginia House of Delegates appointed Chris to the Virginia Alzheimer’s Commission. As a Commissioner, he serves as an advisor to the Governor and legislature on critical issues affecting those individuals with dementia as well as their caregivers. He serves as a panelist and keynote speaker for Estate Planning Conferences throughout Southwest Virginia and published an article through the Virginia Center on Aging entitled “Protecting the Vulnerable: Free Ways to Prevent Financial Exploitation” that has been distributed to government offices statewide. ![]() ![]() In addition, Chris was a guest speaker for the Roanoke Law Foundation’s Aging With Dignity event. In 2013, Chris created and developed Roanoke Star Tank, a program designed to expand the local economy and promote homegrown businesses in our community by connecting entrepreneurs with community investors. It has helped hundreds of local businesses and startups and transformed into a regional entrepreneurial annual summit dedicated to keeping and attracting local talent here in our region. Since 2014, Chris has served on the Board of Trustees at Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. ![]()
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