Raised in Washington State’s Columbia Basin region Chris is one of seven children. As a child he loved soccer and was an active member of the Boy Scout of America obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1995 Chris married the love of his life Melissa and they had four children. Chris loves being a father of three boys and one girl. He attributes fatherhood to the reemergence of his creativity later in life. Such creativity is what is the genesis of his writing. Chris obtained degrees from Washington State University, Gonzaga Law School and the University of Washington Law School. Trained as an attorney his experiences with individuals while practicing law are found within the characters he has brought to life. Chris highly recommends writing a book for all those going through a midlife crisis.