Chris Flakus

Senior leader of The CSI Companies

Chris Flakus is the Chief Executive Officer of CSI Companies, a national staffing firm headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. He was promoted to this position on April 14, 2021, after serving as the Chief Operating Officer for eight years. Flakus has over 25 years of experience in the staffing industry, with 18 of those years spent at CSI Companies.1 2

During his tenure as COO, Flakus was instrumental in driving significant growth for the company, achieving double-digit growth year-over-year and successfully launching two new divisions. He also played a key role in expanding CSI's presence into the western United States by opening offices in cities such as Austin, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix.1 2 Additionally, he was involved in the relocation of CSI's national headquarters to a new state-of-the-art facility in Jacksonville.1

Flakus is recognized for his leadership qualities and commitment to enhancing corporate culture, productivity, and employee retention rates. Under his leadership as CEO, he aims to continue expanding CSI's operations while fostering a positive work environment and delivering strategic vision for the company.1 3 His contributions to diversity and leadership have also earned him recognition in Comparably's 2023 Best CEOs for Diversity list.3

Highlights

Jul 10 · csicompanies.com

Chris Flakus Named in Best CEOs for Diversity - CSI Companies

Apr 14 · prweb.com

CSI Companies Names Chris Flakus Chief Executive Officer - PRWeb

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at CSI Companies (April 2021 - Present)

Chief Operating Officer at CSI Companies (January 2013 - April 2021), President at CSI Companies (April 2003 - December 2012), Vice President at Merit Consulting Group (October 1999 - April 2003)

Education

BA in Business, Psychology from University of North Florida (1987-1989); Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Linfield College (1985-1986)