Chris Vaught

Chris Vaught is a Health Facilities Engineer at the Indian Health Service (IHS), based in Portland, Oregon.3 He holds the rank of Commander (CDR) in the U.S. Public Health Service.15 Vaught's primary responsibility is managing health facilities modernization projects in the Portland Area for the Indian Health Service.3

Professional Background

Vaught has a strong educational background in environmental engineering, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in the field.2 His professional experience includes:

• Current role as Health Facilities Engineer at IHS (since September 2015)4
• Previous position as Environmental Manager at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)4

Qualifications and Expertise

Chris Vaught has several professional certifications and qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)3
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification3
• Expertise in health facilities engineering and modernization projects3

Recognition

Vaught has been recognized for his contributions to the Indian Health Service. He received the IHS Director's Award in 2019 for "Fostering Relationships"1, highlighting his ability to build and maintain professional relationships in his role.

Additional Responsibilities

As part of his role at IHS, Vaught serves as an Engineering Consultant for Health Facilities. He is based at the Portland Area Indian Health Service office, located at 1414 NW Northrup Street, Suite 800.5