He shares his early years in Texas, the grind in Bakersfield, and the bold move to apply for Paso’s assistant role — a leap that led to leading our city. Chris opens up about his vision for Paso’s future: stable growth, strong services, and keeping the tight-knit community feel alive. We didn’t hold back — housing shortages, traffic headaches, downtown parking woes.

And yes, he’s a legit Texas BBQ pitmaster who still smokes brisket the old-school way — a passion that ties right back to his roots and his love of bringing people together.

This is leadership with heart: building high-performing teams, owning the challenges, and staying grounded in what makes Paso special. If you care about our town’s direction, want real answers from the top, or just love a great BBQ story — this one’s for you.