Chris has been in the mortgage business since 1989. His experience ranges from mortgage banking and management, to loan servicing, wholesale and retail lending, and quality control. His passion is working with individual clients one-on-one to assist them in obtaining an affordable mortgage, while educating buyers and sellers about the complexities of the home buying process. He has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo. Chris has served as President of the Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals, chaired its State Ethics Committee, and helped draft and pass State legislation requiring education and criminal background checks for loan originators in Oregon. Chris also serves on the Ethics Committee of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and assisted in drafting the Code of Ethics for this national association. He is involved in the community as Chair of the Sheriff's Office Foundation of Washington County, and sits on the Board of Directors for Open Door Counseling Center, an emergency homeless shelter and HUD approved Housing Education Center in Washington County. Chris is happily married and the father of 3. NMLS#234461/857413/1850