Chris is a third generation North Idahoan. Her grandparents settled here in 1920 and she was born and raised here.

She has been on the board of directors of the Bonner County Farm Bureau for 25+years, Secretary and Treasurer for the Bonner County Agriculture and Forestry Committee, which is the organization that puts on the farm tour and is a member of the Cattlewomen Association. She has been involved in the community for 40 years and has held office for the last 5 years.

Chris wanted to become involved with the BSWCD to help champion and grow programs to help the agriculture community.