• • Primary focus for over two years on businesses in the energy sector of Canada
  • • Over two years of research and writing experience with Investopedia and the CBRE Group
  • • Part of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF), Calgary Hub, and volunteers as a lead mentor with Junior Achievement

Experience

As an Associate Director for ATB Turnaround and Restructuring Group, Chris works to come up with creative solutions for challenged companies. He assesses and mitigates loan losses and risks for the recommendation of financing projects. His experience in analyzing financial statements and projections of companies in his role as an Associate Director in ATB Oilfield Services gave him insight into the oilfield service sector of some of the largest drilling, fracking, and waste management companies in Canada. Chris gained expertise in research during his years as a writer for Investopedia, covering stocks and commodities, and as a Research Associate for CBRE Group, including the commercial real estate market. He is active in volunteer groups and is on the Board of Directors for the Young Professionals in Energy (YPE), Calgary chapter. Chris is also a current member of the Global Shapers Community and a lead mentor for the Junior Achievement's Company Program.

Education

Chris received his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta's School of Business, and earned his Master of Business Administration at New York University.

Professional Designations

Chris is a Chartered Financial Analysist (CFA).

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