Chris Durham is a distinguished Army veteran with 26 years of experience who is dedicated to advocating for military veterans and families. He has overcome his own experience of being a homeless veteran and recognized that there are limited resources for veterans and their families. In response, he founded Military LLC and Military Incorporated (MIL INC), non-profit organizations that establish a "one-stop-shop" for veteran services through consolidated service centres and an online portal. Chris also co-founded Alexandria Charter Schools and Alexandria Education to provide the best online and blended learning experiences for K-12 students. Additionally, he is an Advisory Board member for Southern Methodist University (SMU), focusing on cybersecurity matters and an adjunct instructor for executive education programs. As an Infantry, Aviation and Space Operations Officer, Chris deployed domestically and internationally, honing his leadership and management expertise. He holds an Advanced Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Master of Arts in History, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Central Arkansas, and studied Political Science and Government at the University of Texas at Arlington.