Chris Pearson

Chris Pearson is a finance professional and community leader known for his extensive experience in business development, partnerships, and banking. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Northwestern State University, and has since worked with prominent companies and organizations across various industries.

As the Senior Manager of Community at Elastic, Pearson plays a crucial role in strengthening relationships between the company and its user community. He is also a former Business Development Advisor at Govlaunch, a platform for local government innovation, where he guided outreach strategies and partnerships.

Earlier in his career, Pearson was a Technology Business Development Executive and Partnerships Manager at IBM, where he spearheaded the growth of the digital business and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He was also a Business Development Associate at 500 Startups, a startup accelerator, and Assistant Vice President of Credit, Deposits, and Business Banking at Colorado Federal Savings Bank.

From his diverse experiences in finance, technology, and community building, Chris Pearson has developed a reputation as a dynamic and effective leader. He continues to drive innovation and collaboration in his roles and is highly regarded by colleagues and peers.