Chris Alvord

Chris Alvord is a seasoned senior executive and consultant specializing in business continuity, risk management, and governance with a wealth of experience in various industries.

He holds certifications in related fields and has a strong track record of leading large-scale projects in enterprise risk, continuity, and disaster recovery planning.

Alvord played a key role in establishing a successful risk program for a major government agency and founded a consulting and software company that evolved into a leading solutions provider.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Harvard Business School, a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration from Virginia Tech.

Throughout his career, Alvord has held key roles such as Enterprise Risk Director at The J.M. Smucker Co., Managing Director at Austin Risk Consultants LLC, Enterprise Risk Program Manager at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Senior Director at FTI Consulting - Risk Management Practice, CEO & Founder at COOP Systems, and SVP at American Management Systems.